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Essay / Measuring an Individual's Health - 2066
Measuring an Individual's HealthIn this report I will list the different ways I measured William's health, I will also explain how each is measured, but I will explain this in different ways, for example in the form of tables etc. On the other hand, I will compare the information with the average and explain how William's measurements are different. In addition, I will set short and long term goals for William to achieve. Finally, I will explain how he plans to achieve these goals. Finally, I will give my own opinion on this report. Different ways to measure William's health:* Body mass index (BMI),* Peak flow,* Blood pressure,* Heart rate,* Amount of cigarettes he smokes,* Amount of alcohol he drinks, * The amount of sleep he gets. Body mass index is based on your height and weight,* Calculate your height in meters and multiply the number by itself.* Measure your weight in kilograms* Divide weight by height squared (that's- i.e. the answer) However, William's BMI is 27.7 and the average measurement for William's age would be between 20 and 24.9. William weighs 90 kg and is 1.8 m tall. Peak flow is measured for various reasons, for example, many illnesses cause breathing difficulties and affect normal breathing in different ways. Peak flow can easily be checked by patients at home to know when they are getting sick and may need to change medications or see a doctor. However, peak flow is painless and helps doctors safely get an idea of where the problem is coming from and what treatment is appropriate. Peak flow involves holding the meter horizontally in your hand, inhaling deeply, then blowing into the mouthpiece as fast and hard as possible. The scale marker on the side of the meter will indicate