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- BODY MASS INDEX (BMI):
- A measurement of body fat based on a person's height and weight.
- ELECTROLYTE:
- The salts that the body requires in its fluids to function properly.
- HYPERTENSION:
- Long-term elevation of blood pressure; defined by two readings, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respectively, that are above the normal of 140 and 90 mm Hg. Hypertension risks damage to the blood vessels, and complications, including stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.
- OSTEOPOROSIS:
- A loss in total bone density that may be the result of a chronic calcium deficiency, early menopause, certain endocrine diseases, advanced age, endocrine diseases, certain medications, or other risk factors.
- URINARY INCONTINENCE:
- Inability to retain urine in the bladder until the person chooses to empty it.
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