Health - 14 September 2006

2006-09-14 20:24:03 · 8 answers · asked by george s 1 in Infectious Diseases

Medical studies indicate (most reach pretty much the same conclusion as to the percentage of US citizens being fat or obese), the range of overweight Americans run from 62%-65% and of these 26%-30.5% are obese and 4.7% are morbidly obese.

Overweight is defined as being 20% greater in weight than to height (25% for women), obese as 30lbs or greater and morbidly obese as being 100lbs or more than the height to weight ratio. About 4.7% of Americans fall into this group. Remember the 62%-65% figure includes all of these weight groups; not an aggregate of all 3.

In terms of BMI the National Institute of Health defines overweight as 25-29.9, obese as 30-39.9 and severely (morbidly) obese as 40 or greater.

American Obesity Assoc says 127M of us over age 20 are fat, 60M are obese and 9M morbidly.

World wide, 750M are overweight & 300M obese; including 22 million kides UNDER the age of 5 years.

Worldwide the AIDS/HIV epidemic is 42M. Verses 1 billion?

Me? 6 foot & 174lbs

2006-09-14 20:22:18 · 10 answers · asked by iraq51 7 in Diet & Fitness

2006-09-14 20:19:18 · 7 answers · asked by gitsumk 1 in Men's Health

If so, what did you have to do to get the prescription?

2006-09-14 20:17:43 · 4 answers · asked by megan g 1 in Mental Health

A foriegn medical graduate who is not licensed in US as a medical practitioner but wants to work as a Physician assistant in US,on the basis of his Foriegn medical degree. Is it possible for him to get registered and work as a Physician Assistant in US.

2006-09-14 20:17:19 · 2 answers · asked by brokenfriend22 1 in Other - General Health Care

2006-09-14 20:16:35 · 6 answers · asked by princess 2 in Men's Health

Hello, does anyone know the probability of having a child with Bombay Phenotype from Cis AB father and A type mother?

2006-09-14 20:15:41 · 3 answers · asked by IKNOWALL 5 in Other - Health

Well i hear that people like teens need 9 hours of sleep per day, but i also hear people say that you get more tired easily if you sleep too much. If you sleep less you become more awake or something. Is this true? So should i sleep less or more?

2006-09-14 20:15:21 · 9 answers · asked by itscold12 2 in Other - Health

2006-09-14 20:14:50 · 15 answers · asked by princess 2 in Men's Health

2006-09-14 20:11:32 · 17 answers · asked by robertapdixon 1 in Other - Diseases

My pharmacist and I really got into it today. He accused me of making a fake prescription or forging one. I asked him why but he wouldnt say. He told me he couldnt verify it because it was after hours. He wanted to keep it and hold it till monday when my doc is in. I have never had trouble before and would never do that. I figured out on my own that the new rx sheets dont have the companys name/logo on them, triple i. I even made a copy on my copy/printer to see if it would say void and it didnt. What is up with the pharmacist? The medication is 10mg lortab and I have been getting it from the same doc and pharmacy for 7 months. The crazy thing is, my cousin was there with me, he see's the same doc and pharmacist. What irritated me was the fact that he didnt question my cousin and he takes oxycontin 80mg, #90 month. . I guess I am angry because of the aggravation. What good is the words triple i, does it look different under black light. I wonder if the doctor wrote the rx on copies

2006-09-14 20:09:58 · 7 answers · asked by billyboy5529 1 in Pain & Pain Management

Can a circumcised penis affect penis growth and make it noticeably smaller?

2006-09-14 20:06:00 · 13 answers · asked by Joseph K 1 in Men's Health

2006-09-14 20:05:46 · 12 answers · asked by ben287392 1 in Men's Health

everywhere! itchy! **scratches arm** anything to make me fell better?

2006-09-14 20:05:03 · 12 answers · asked by .oh snap.london bridge.oh snap. 3 in Skin Conditions

when ever i strain my self mentally or physically i get half head ache, hot waves coming out of ears, strained ears. tell me what life style adjustments can be made either by exercise or medical treatment.

2006-09-14 20:04:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pain & Pain Management

2006-09-14 19:57:21 · 9 answers · asked by Janie 1 in Women's Health

will it be dangerous to a 14 year old girl's health?

2006-09-14 19:53:54 · 7 answers · asked by clueless 2 in Women's Health

2006-09-14 19:53:06 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa H 1 in Infectious Diseases

2006-09-14 19:47:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Health

2006-09-14 19:46:20 · 6 answers · asked by gowaj 2 in Other - Health

Additionally, I think a lot of money can be made with design and distribution of discreet, designer tampon boxes that conceal those little devils. Perhaps a spray of fragrance or a soothing tune when lid opens. Also, could have a pop-up dispenser for differing flow states. Anybody in? Would look nice sitting atop that new designer toilet.

2006-09-14 19:46:17 · 10 answers · asked by Nick l 2 in Women's Health

ok since being told i was diabetic that explains the heavy discharge i have been having. but what can i do for it ? it drives me crazy i am always wet " down there " and here lately its kinda rashy i don't itch but it drives me crazy.

2006-09-14 19:41:47 · 12 answers · asked by lustful_loving 1 in Women's Health

2006-09-14 19:36:28 · 32 answers · asked by unsungjoe 1 in Mental Health

I wonder what's going on with them. What could make them sick since they got the shots and all.??? Any ideas. Do vaccines work?

2006-09-14 19:35:19 · 6 answers · asked by Cordelia 4 in Infectious Diseases

I have a good subject, and I'd like to think of something creative, useful, something nice...

2006-09-14 19:34:12 · 7 answers · asked by Brian H 1 in Mental Health

Like permanently. No more smoking. No snuff chew. Will it ever be illegal ?
And the farmers can't grow it anymore. The Government says no smoking.....
comments.....pls.

2006-09-14 19:34:12 · 11 answers · asked by CraZyCaT 5 in Other - Health

I was brought up being taught by the catholic church that sex was a dirty thing. Being my moms son was not a cakewalk either. Now, Im in my 20's and still a virgin. Ive had a couple girlfreinds, and just made it to the third base. I find it repulsive to go further, either im afraid that I might catch some STD or having sex with someone you're not married too is morrally wrong, . I need help, and I want to get laid SOON! I dont have problems getting a woman, it seems very pointless now because the chick might want to do it, but as much as I want to do it, "big johnny" is too afraid to work... (if you know what i mean).

2006-09-14 19:34:06 · 8 answers · asked by theSun 1 in Men's Health

I'm feeling socked cuz actually I have 2 viruses / My naturopathic doctor told me. What will I take? Vit B & C, Zinc, Echinacea, Cats Claw herb, and other herbs I can't spell. Anyone else know what to take??

2006-09-14 19:33:14 · 3 answers · asked by Cordelia 4 in Infectious Diseases

I am 15 and a half and since I have been putting on a bit of weight lately I have been gettting really upset and I have started cutting my wrists and the top of my leg. What can I do to stop myself without telling anyone. I'm too ashamed to tell my friends or my parents. Please help me.

2006-09-14 19:32:20 · 2 answers · asked by Kiss_Kris_xo 2 in Other - Health

You might advise that I see a doctor, but I would still like to know what might be going on with me, that is if anyone has a clue... Maybe it is serious.

Here are some of my symptoms:
sore throat
loss of appetite
headache that lasts for seconds at a time
always thirsty

2006-09-14 19:30:45 · 17 answers · asked by denh 4 in Other - Diseases