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High Blood Pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

14. How do I know if I need to lose weight to prevent or control my blood pressure? - cont'd

As your BMI goes up, so do your chances of getting high blood pressure, heart disease, and other diseases. Overweight is defined as a BMI of 25 to 29.9; obesity is defined as a BMI greater than or equal to 30. (Answer continues on next page.)