In fact, based on the results of the new study, the researchers suggest that about 75 million adults in the United States may be misclassified as either having a lower or higher risk of heart disease or diabetes than suggested by their BMIs. The scientists looked at the BMIs of about 40,000 adults in the US.
According to a 2011 survey conducted by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, a typical comprehensive policy paying up to $150 per day for three years of care cost an average of $1,480 annually for a single person if purchased at age 55. However, premiums ranged from $1,325 to a high of $2,550.
The cost of care can range from $17,000 to $79,000 per year depending on the type of care needed and where the care is provided. Therefore, it's important to plan for long term care costs.