Background Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, dementia and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

ANSWER: The body mass index (BMI, which the chart was probably derived from) is a tool used to estimate body shape.

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Obesity is a well-established risk factor for a broad spectrum of chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and liver disease.