17 hours agoObessity: The study of 2.8 million shows increased disease and death risks
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)A major study has highlighted the extent of the problem of obesity in Great Britain, with a considerable risk of death and weight - related diseases. People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35 were at 70% higher risk of developing heart disease compared [...]
A major study has highlighted the extent of the problem of obesity in Great Britain, with a considerable risk of death and weight - related diseases.
People with a body mass index (BMI) of 30-35 , had a higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with healthy weight (18.5-25 BMI).
The study of 2.8 million adults indicated that even those who were less overweight were twice as likely to get Type 2.
For those with BMI of 35-40, the risk of Type 2 diabetes was almost nine times higher and 12 times higher for sleep ache.
People with serious obesity (BMI 40-45) were 12 times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes and were at risk for 22 times greater sleep offering.
People with BMI 40-45 had triple the risk of heart failure, high blood pressure and dyslipidemia (unnormal cholesterol and other fats in the blood).
BMI 40-45 also relates to a 50% higher risk of premature death by any cause.
