Keeping a healthy weight is important in reducing the risk of another stroke. A way to help you get started towards a healthy body weight is to work out your Body Mass Index or BMI. This is a measurement that health professionals use to work out a healthy weight for your height and body frame.
Use the BMI calculator below to check where you are on the index. If you have lost a lot of weight recently or are concerned about your BMI speak to a health professional.
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There are other ways to keep an eye on your weight. You might notice changes in how your clothes fit. Friends may also notice changes especially if they have not seen you in a while.