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| Originally Posted by nigelH As I read the quote if you hit 30 the Doctor starts to measure fat with callipers but you failed and he is now wondering if he should make an exception and pass you. |
You are absolutely correct Nigel. Most people with a BMI over 30 have excess fat but not all. Abdominal circumference is a useful measurement as central obesity is a marker for heart disease. It is this link with heart disease that is the particular reason that HSE is so hot on this.
HSE recently wrote to all their doctors reminding them of the weight requirements and that they applied to "working" recreational instructors too. You are likely to find many more time restricted medicals and even failures in the future.