Vitals
Height, weight and BMI in Taiwan
身高體重BMI
Basic body measurements used to assess weight-related health risk.
About this test
A simple physical measurement. Staff measure height against a wall scale and weight on a floor scale, then calculate body mass index, a ratio that compares weight with height.
It gives a quick picture of whether body weight falls in a lower, typical or higher range for a person's height. Doctors use it to help assess weight-related health risk.
How much does Height, weight and BMI cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan it appears inside 311 checkup packages, from US$42 for the whole package.
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (1350 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$42 NT$1,350 |
| Liver Care Checkup | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Budget-Friendly Package | Country Hospital, Taipei | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Thyroid Function Mini Checkup | Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| E-Da Healthcare General Checkup Package (2000 NTD) | E-Da Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Basic Health Checkup | Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital Health Management Center, New Taipei | US$62 NT$2,000 |
| Health & Vitality Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$75 NT$2,400 |
| Workout Physical Examination | Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung | US$78 NT$2,500 |
What US screening guidelines say
The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.
Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians offer or refer adults with a body mass index of 30 or higher to intensive, multicomponent behavioral weight-loss interventions.
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