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Preventive Health Screenings
In addition to good nutrition and exercise, keeping your Body Mass Index,
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Blood Glucose levels within healthy ranges
can help you to maintain good quality health and improve your overall
quality of life.
The Jackson County Health Department provides several health and wellness
screenings and services that can help you know the important factors of your
health. The Jackson County Health Department can measure height, total body
weight, percentage of body fat, basal metabolic rate and fat mass using the
Tanita Body Composition Analyzer. In addition, blood pressure screenings and
waist circumference measures can be provided to you, all free of charge.
For a fee of $25, cholesterol (Total, HDL, LDL and Triglyceride) and blood
glucose screenings can also be administered.
After any screenings a Jackson County Health Department nurse will provide
you with information about each of these health factors, the healthy and
unhealthy ranges for each and provide tips for improving or maintaining your
numbers.
Tanita Body Composition Analyzer
Tanita Body Composition Analyzer is an FDA approved Bioelectrical Impedance
Analysis that helps patients understand what is going on inside their bodies
by categorizing weight into muscle mass, water, and body fat. This knowledge
can help patients make better-informed decisions about their behavior.
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For the most accurate results, patients should:
- Be measured in bare feet
- Be tested three to four hours after waking up in the morning
- Have consumed no alcohol 48 hours before the test
- Avoid eating or drinking (especially caffeinated product) four hours
before the test.
- Empty bladder 30 minutes before test.
- Avoid diuretics for seven days before test (only if possible)
Body Mass Index (BMI)
This is a calculation based on height and weight that accurately measures
whether a person is healthy, overweight or obese.
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BMI Ranges
- Underweight = <18.5
- Normal weight = 18.5–24.9
- Overweight = 25–29.9
- Obesity = 30 or greater
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls
of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs. During each
heartbeat, BP varies between a maximum (systolic) and a minimum (diastolic)
pressure. Increased blood pressure over prolonged periods of time can lead
to heart conditions, stroke, kidney damage.
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Blood Pressure
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Your Category
Systolic
Diastolic
- Normal
Below 120 and
Below 80
- Pre-Hypertension
120-139
or
80-89
- Stage 1 Hypertension
140-159
or
90-99
- Stage 2 Hypertension
160
or more or
100
or more
- *Ranges may be lower for children and teenagers.
Talk to
your child's doctor if you're concerned your child
has high blood
pressure.
Waist Circumference
Waist circumference is the distance around your natural waist (just above
the navel).
Your body is made up of water, fat, protein, carbohydrate and various
vitamins and minerals. If you have too much fat — especially if a lot of it
is at your waist — you're at higher risk for such health problems as high
blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes. That increases your
risk for heart disease and stroke.
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Waist Circumferences
- Women35 inches or less
- Men40 inches or less
Cholesterol
The body needs some cholesterol in order to function properly. The body
makes cholesterol in the liver and it is found in certain foods. Too much
cholesterol can cause health problems, such as heart disease. Fasting for at
least eight hours prior to the test is recommended for most accurate results.
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Types of Cholesterol
- Total Cholesterol <200
- LDL Bad Cholesterol < 100
- HDL Good Cholesterol > 60
- Triglycerides < 150
Blood Glucose
Blood glucose is the total amount of sugar in your blood. Blood Glucose
levels that remains high over time can cause damage to the eyes, kidneys,
nerves, and blood vessels. Fasting for at least eight hours prior to the
test is recommended for most accurate results.
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Fasting Glucose Levels
- Ideal
70-100
- Pre-diabetic 100-126
- Diabetic
>126
if repeated on at least two separate days