Health Consequences Of Being Overweight

• Compared with people of normal weight, overweight people face a 22% higher risk of stroke.
   Overweight on blood pressure and cholesterol levels could account for 45% of the increased heart disease risk.
• 22 pounds of excess weight boosts systolic blood pressure by an average of 3 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and diastolic blood pressure by an average of 2.3 mm Hg, which translates to a 24% increase in stroke risk.
• Excess weight and obesity are so closely linked to diabetes.
• Extra fat in the body can have harmful effects, like producing hormones and growth factors that affect the way our cells work. This can raise the risk of several diseases, including cancer.

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