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Know your numbers. Body mass index (BMI) shows in one minute whether your weight is in balance with your height. Sharing your measurements for statistics is voluntary.

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This calculator is intended for adults aged 20 and over.

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Less noise. A clearer number. BMI is a useful first step towards understanding your health; a health check gives you a fuller picture.

Important

More than friendship
is at stake.

Men, we need to talk about weight.

66%

of men in Estonia are overweight or obese. Excess weight is a root cause of many health risks.

  • 01Cardiovascular disease
  • 02Type 2 diabetes
  • 03Joint conditions
  • 04Higher risk of cancer and depression

Being overweight is reason enough to speak to a doctor. Speak to your family doctor, nurse or weight-management specialist and create an individual plan. Do not put it off — be there for your family and friends for longer.

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Why does BMI matter?

BMI is a simple way to assess health risks associated with body fat. A higher BMI may increase the likelihood of:

  • type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar
  • cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure
  • sleep apnoea and breathing difficulties
  • joint problems, gallstones and gout
  • certain cancers

Even modest weight loss can reduce these risks. Knowing your BMI is a first step; taking action is the next.

What are the limitations?

BMI is objective but simple. It can be misleading for athletes and muscular men, and older adults may have greater risk even with a BMI in the healthy range.

It does not account for muscle mass, body composition, fat distribution, genetics or lifestyle factors. A health check and professional assessment provide a fuller picture.

How do you calculate BMI?

BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². For example, 180 cm and 85 kg: 85 / (1.8 × 1.8) = 26.2 — the overweight range.

World Health Organization (WHO) categories for adults:

  • below 18.5 — underweight
  • 18.5–24.9 — healthy weight
  • 25–29.9 — overweight
  • 30 and above — obesity

This calculator provides general information, not a medical diagnosis. We are not doctors; seek personal advice from a healthcare professional.

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