Measuring an Individual's Health
In this report I will list the variety of ways I have measured
William's health, I will also explain how each is measured, however I
will explain this in various ways for instance tables etc. On the
other hand, I will be comparing the information with the average and
explain how William's measurements are different. As well, I will be
setting short and long term targets for William to achieve. Lastly, I
will be explaining how he will be achieving these targets. Last but
not least, I will give my own opinion towards this report.
Variety of ways measuring William's health:
* Body Mass Index (BMI),
* Peak Flow,
* Blood Pressure,
* Pulse Rate,
* Amount of cigarettes he smokes,
* Amount of alcohol he drinks,
* Amount of sleep he gets.
Body mass index is based on your height and weight,
* Work out your height in metres and multiply the figure by itself.
* Measure your weight in kilograms
* Divide the weight by the height squared (i.e. the answer)
However, William's BMI is 27.7 on average measurement for William's
age would be between 20 -24.9. William's weight it 90kg and height 1.8
m tall.
Peak flow is being measured for various reasons for instance, many
diseases cause breathing difficulties and affecting the normal
breathing pattern in different ways. Peak flow can easily be check by
patients at home to get a measure of when they are becoming ill and
may need to change their medication or seek medical help.
However, peak flow is painless and helps doctors safely to get an idea
of what the problem may be and what treatment is appropriate.
Peak flow involves holding the meter horizontal in your hand,
breathing in deeply and then blowing into the mouthpiece as fast and
hard as you can. The scale marker along the side of the meter will