The world of Tzu Chi Augusts 2021 (Vol.136)

Normal range: Body Mass Index (BMI) < 23 kg/m 2 Weight Normal range ≤ 5.2 mmol/L Total cholesterol Normal range 90 to 119 mmHg Prehypertension 120 – 139 mmHg Hypertension ≥ 140 mmHg High blood pressure Normal range < 5.6 mmol/L Prediabetes 5.6 – 6.9 mmol/L Diabetes ≥ 7.0 mmol/L Hyperglycaemia Before : 326 participants exceeded the normal range After : 234 participants reduced their weight, with 76 returning to the normal range Before : 354 participants exceeded the normal range After : 255 showed improvement, with 189 returning to the normal range Before : 74 participants exceeded the normal range After : 66 showed improvement, with 51 returning to the normal range Before : 249 participants exceeded the normal range After : 245 participants showed improvement, with 207 returning to the normal range TZU CHI 136 19 AHealthier Me – Let Us Begin Anew