Cardiovascular risks of obesity
Cardiovascular risks of obesity
Body mass index of 30 kg/m2 or more is associated with:
Premature atherosclerosis
Increased risk of myocardial infarction and heart failure
Decreased survival, mainly due to cardiovascular deaths, especially in those with extremely high body mass index
About The Author
Johnson Francis
Former Professor of Cardiology, Calicut Govt. Medical Kozhikode, Kerala, India. Editor-in-Chief, BMH Medical Journal