BMI and Breast Cancer Survival
The July 10th issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology reported that survival rates for breast cancer decreased with increased BMI or body mass index. Women with higher BMI showed a 52 percent increase in mortality rates compared to women with the lowest BMI.
Source: Reuters
What exactly is BMI?
Per the Centers for Disease Control:
“Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people. Additionally, BMI is an inexpensive and easy-to-perform method of screening for weight categories that may lead to health problems.
BMI is used as a screening tool to identify possible weight problems for adults. However, BMI is not a diagnostic tool. For example, a person may have a high BMI. However, to determine if excess weight is a health risk, a healthcare provider would need to perform further assessments. These assessments might include skinfold thickness measurements, evaluations of diet, physical activity, family history,”
Use the CDC easy Adult BMI Calculator
or the Mayo Clinic BMI Calculator
What’s Next?
Talk to your health care provider about a lifestyle plan which includes healthy eating and exercise.
Check out the CDC’s Healthy Weight Plan site.
Get active, get healthy, your life depends on it.
Raquel Billiones has a PhD in Biology and has over 15 years experience as a researcher, scientific English teacher, and medical writer. Since 2006, she has been a freelance WAHM specializing in medical writing and scientific documentation. 
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