It’s time to end the misinformation, stigma, and shame about obesity

Obesity is

  • A global health epidemic 1
  • Caused by many factors 2
  • A treatable health condition

Obesity is not

  • Your fault
  • Caused by a lack of willpower 3
  • Something you have to manage alone

Obesity is

  • A global health epidemic 1
  • Caused by many factors 2
  • A treatable health condition

Obesity is not

  • Your fault
  • Caused by a lack of willpower 3
  • Something you have to manage alone

Calculate your BMI

Your BMI can be a useful starting measure to identify your weight classification and your obesity risk factors.

YOUR HEIGHT

cm

YOUR WEIGHT

kg

YOUR BMI IS

40.0

Weight classification: Obese III

Risk of related disease: Very severe risk of comorbidities

Below 18

your bmi classification

Underweight

Increased risk of comorbidity

18 - 25

your bmi classification

Normal weight

Low risk of comorbidity

25 - 30

your bmi classification

Overweight

Increased risk of comorbidity

30 - 35

your bmi classification

Obese I

Moderate risk of comorbidity

35 - 40

your bmi classification

Obese II

Severe risk of comorbidity

40 - 45

your bmi classification

Obese III

Very severe comorbidity risk

For a more complete understanding of your treatment options

BMI is not relevent if you are under 18 or pregnant.

This information is designed to provide you with helpful educational information but is for information purposes only, is not medical advice, and should not be used as an alternative to speaking with your doctor. No representation is made that the information provided is current, complete, or accurate. Medtronic does not assume any responsibility for persons relying on the information provided. Be sure to discuss questions specific to your health and treatments with a healthcare professional. For more information please speak to your healthcare professional.

COMORBIDITIES

Obesity can increase your risk of getting other diseases5

Some conditions linked to obesity include:

What is a comorbidity?

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Did you know?

IN NEW ZEALAND

1 in 3 adults are classified as obese

Patients with obesity who contract
COVID-19 have a

113% higher risk

of being hospitalised.

PREVALANCE OF OBESITY
IN NEW ZEALAND

71.3% of Pacific

50.8% of Māori

31.9% of European/Other

18.5% of Asian adults

IN NEW ZEALAND

7.6% of health expenditure

is obesity related

IN NEW ZEALAND

Life expectancy is

2.9 years less

on average for people with obesity

Obesity myths busted

Steps in your weight loss journey

STEP 01

Take the risk test

Answer some simple questions about your health and medical history.

STEP 02

Discuss with your GP

Take these results to your next appointment and discuss your treatment options.

STEP 03

Find a specialist

If your GP recommends further treatment, find a suitable obesity healthcare provider near you.

STEP 01

Take the risk test

Answer some simple questions about your health and medical history.

STEP 02

Discuss with your GP

Take these results to your next appointment and discuss your treatment options.

STEP 03

Find a specialist

If your GP recommends further treatment, find a suitable obesity healthcare provider near you.

Take the obesity risk test

The research behind the science

1 Ministry of Health. 2021. Annual Data Explorer 2020/21: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2020-21-annual-data-explorer/

2 Lal A, Moodie M, Ashton T, Siahpush M, Swinburn B. Health care and lost productivity costs of overweight and obesity in New Zealand. Aust N Z J Public Health. 2012 Dec;36(6):550-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2012.00931.x. PMID: 23216496.

3 https://hapai.co.nz/sites/default/files/Economic-Impact-of-Excess-Weight-in-NZ-15-Nov-2021.pdf

4 http://oecdpublichealthexplorer.org/

5 OECD (2019), The Heavy Burden of Obesity: The Economics of Prevention, OECD Health Policy Studies, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/67450d67-en.