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Overweight
Health Risks of Being Overweight
Overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
If you are pregnant, excess weight may lead to short- and long-term health problems for you and your child.
What kinds of health problems are linked to overweight and obesity?
Excess weight may increase the risk for many health problems, including
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type 2 diabetes
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high blood pressure
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heart disease and strokes
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certain types of cancer
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sleep apnea
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osteoarthritis
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fatty liver disease
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kidney disease
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pregnancy problems, such as high blood sugar during pregnancy, high blood pressure, and increased risk for cesarean delivery (C-section
Body Mass Index
BMI is a useful measure of overweight and obesity. It is calculated from your height and weight.
BMI is an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat.
The higher your BMI, the higher your risk is.
How to measure your body mass index in BMI formula (as seen in the yellow box)
18.5 to 24. : normal weight
25 to 29.9 : overweight
30 or above : obese
Waist Circumference
Measuring waist circumference helps screen for possible health risks that come with overweight and obesity. If most of your fat is around your waist rather than at your hips, you’re at a higher risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Having too much fat around your waist may increase health risks even more than having fat in other parts of your body.
Women with a waist size of more than 35 inches and men with a waist size of more than 40 inches may have higher chances of developing diseases related to obesity.
