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This study explores the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and the crude percentage of women reporting various medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and healthcare utilization. Highlighting key findings from Brown et al. (1998), the research examines specific health issues, including hypertension, diabetes, cholecystectomy, hysterectomy, back pain, and chronic tiredness. It also discusses the correlation with the number of consultations with specialists and general practitioners, providing insights that can inform healthcare practices and policies aimed at addressing women's health.
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Hypertension 60 50 40 Percentage 30 20 10 20 25 30 35 40 BMI Relationship between BMI and crude percentage of women reporting medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and health care utilization. Brown WJ et al. Int J Obes 1998;22:520-528.
Diabetes 15 10 Percentage 5 0 20 25 30 35 40 BMI Relationship between BMI and crude percentage of women reporting medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and health care utilization. Brown WJ et al. Int J Obes 1998;22:520-528.
Cholescystectomy 25 20 Percentage 15 10 5 20 25 30 35 40 BMI Relationship between BMI and crude percentage of women reporting medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and health care utilization. Brown WJ et al. Int J Obes 1998;22:520-528.
Hysterectomy 40 35 30 Percentage 25 20 15 20 25 30 35 40 BMI Relationship between BMI and crude percentage of women reporting medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and health care utilization. Brown WJ et al. Int J Obes 1998;22:520-528.
Back Pain 35 30 Percentage 25 20 15 20 25 30 35 40 BMI Relationship between BMI and crude percentage of women reporting medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and health care utilization. Brown WJ et al. Int J Obes 1998;22:520-528.
Constant Tiredness 35 30 Percentage 25 20 15 20 25 30 35 40 BMI Relationship between BMI and crude percentage of women reporting medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and health care utilization. Brown WJ et al. Int J Obes 1998;22:520-528.
More Than Three Specialist Consultations 10 8 Percentage 6 4 2 20 25 30 35 40 BMI Relationship between BMI and crude percentage of women reporting medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and health care utilization. Brown WJ et al. Int J Obes 1998;22:520-528.
More Than Five GP Consultations 30 25 Percentage 20 15 10 20 25 30 35 40 BMI Relationship between BMI and crude percentage of women reporting medical problems, surgical procedures, symptoms, and health care utilization. Brown WJ et al. Int J Obes 1998;22:520-528.