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high blood pressure, sleep apnoea, type 2 diabetes) In some cases, a BMI of 3034.9 with significant weight-related health risks, if referred by a specialist weight management service For people of South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean heritage, lower BMI thresholds may apply (usually reduced by 2.5 kg/m) Private prescriptions Criteria can be less restrictive: Many providers will consider prescribing from a BMI of 27 if there are weight-related health concerns Some will only require a BMI of 30 or above without additional conditions The prescriber must still assess safety and suitability based on your medical history Important: BMI is only one part of the assessment your prescriber will also consider your health risks, medication history, and readiness for lifestyle changes
Now place that timeline next to another reality: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median tenure of a private-sector employee in the United States is 3.5 years the lowest it's been in more than two decades
