Diane
This may well be the case, but I can think of a few soldiers who have been
out in Iraq with a BMI of 30 who have been wearing PPE kit. If you don't
wear it when it is needed you may be dead.......
Greta
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From: "Diane Romano-Woodward" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 8:12 AM
Subject: respirators and BMI
> I believe there is reduced lung function in those with a BMI of over
> 30...probably due to the restrictive effect of the enlarged abdomen.
> I know that i have found this a problem when doing inverted posture in
yoga!
> Best wishes,
> Diane
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