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Are you overweight?
BMI is a commonly used measure of overweight and obesity. BMI is calculated from your height and weight. It applies to male and female adults 20 years and above.
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Obesity: "Apple Shape" Body
The "apple shape" body (body fat is stored around the abdomen, the chest and the surround internal organs like the heart) is linked with health problems such as coronary heart disease, diabetes, strokes, high blood pressure and gall bladder disease.  
Napkin Dermatitis
Napkin dermatitis, also known as diaper rash or nappy rash, is very common. Some babies seem to get sore bottoms very easily, others very rarely, but they all grow out of it when they stop wearing nappies. 
 
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‘Nabadat’ goes global with its humanitarian initiative
June 04, 2013
The ‘Nabadat’ initiative, launched in 2007, to provide free heart surgeries for children with congenital disease, will now be expanding its services to different countries across the globe.
Delegation from Abu Dhabi Distribution Company visits DHA call centre and IT department
May 29, 2013
A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Distribution company recently visited the Dubai Health Authority’s Call centre and IT division.
 
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The launch of the new DHA website
The launch of the new DHA website in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the GITEX Technology Week
Risks of smoking
DHA raises awareness about  risks of smoking
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Below 18.5 Underweight
18.5 - 24.9 Normal
25 - 29.9 Overweight
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