Never mind the obesity for just a bit. How high is your overall health risk ignoring the “weight” factor? The National Institute for Health (NIH) has devised a calculator that takes into account some of your health risk factors such as smoking, cholesterol and blood pressure. The risk assessment tool uses information from the Framingham Heart Study to predict a person?s chance of having a heart attack in the next 10 years. This tool is designed for adults aged 20 and older who do NOT have known heart disease or diabetes. Click on the link below to go to the calculator.
Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack