It was just brought to my attention that there was a publication last year from the ASA with new examples to define physical status. Apparently, social drinking makes one a PS2. Really? Someone who has a glass of wine with dinner is in the same classification as a smoker or someone with a bmi between 30 and 40? As I sit here drinking a nice glass of wine before bed, I am taking this personally. Studies show a decreased risk of heart disease, PVD, and DM in moderate drinkers. No studies that I am aware of show a health benefit to smoking or obesity. What was the ASA thinking?
http://www.asahq.org/~/media/sites/...asa-physical-status-classification-system.pdf
http://www.asahq.org/~/media/sites/...asa-physical-status-classification-system.pdf