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The study was a population survey designed to obtain national benchmark information about a range of health\u2010related issues. Data were available from 17,033 men and 17,174 women, \u226520 years or age. BMI, based on self\u2010reported weight and height, was analyzed in relation to the use of medical services and preventive health services.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Results:<\/jats:italic> A positive relationship was found between BMI and medical service use, such as medication use, visits to hospital accident and emergency departments (for women only); doctor visits, visits to a hospital outpatient clinics; and visits to other health professionals (for women only). A negative relationship was found in women between BMI and preventive health services. Underweight women were found to be significantly less likely to have Papanicolaou smear tests, breast examinations, and mammograms.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:italic>Discussion:<\/jats:italic> This research shows that people who fall outside the healthy weight range are more likely to use a range of medical services. 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