Health Risk Assessment Tool
Understand your health risks based on BMI and other important health factors.
Understanding Health Risk Factors
How BMI Affects Your Health
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a key indicator of potential health risks. Research shows that having a BMI outside the healthy range (18.5-24.9) can increase your risk of developing various conditions. Track your BMI changes over time using our BMI History Tracker to monitor progress toward your health goals.
However, BMI is just one factor in determining health risks. For a more comprehensive assessment, this tool considers other factors like waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, family history, and lifestyle choices.
Beyond BMI: Other Important Health Metrics
- Waist circumference: This can indicate abdominal fat, which is linked to higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes even if your BMI is normal.
- Blood pressure: Consistently high readings (above 140/90 mmHg) increase risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
- Cholesterol levels: High LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and low HDL (“good”) cholesterol can lead to fatty deposits in your blood vessels.
- Family history: Many conditions have genetic components that can increase your risk.
- Lifestyle factors: Smoking, physical inactivity, and poor diet significantly affect health risks.
Understanding Your Personal Risk Profile
Everyone’s health risk profile is unique. Two people with the same BMI may have very different overall health risks based on other factors. That’s why this assessment tool takes a more comprehensive approach.
Understanding how your measurements compare to population averages can provide valuable context. Our BMI Comparison Tool allows you to see where you stand relative to others in your demographic group.
For children’s health assessment, our Child Growth Percentile Calculator provides percentile rankings based on age-appropriate growth charts.
Medical Disclaimer
This health risk assessment tool provides an estimate of potential health risks based on the information you provide. It is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.