Obesity Directly
Associated to Stroke
May 08, 2005
A recent study constituting of more than 39000 women
confirmed that sustaining a healthy weight is one of
the most effective way to prevent a stroke.
The study led by epidemiologist Dr. Tobias Kurth, of
the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women's
Hospital, examined the data reported by the patients
through questionnaires about the body mass index (BMI)
and the incidence of stroke along with other lifestyle
habits. BMI emerged as a strong risk factor for stroke.
The results emphasized upon weight control as a means
of preventing strokes instead of opting for medications
such as aspirin.
"Our analysis revealed that obese women are two
times more likely to suffer from a stroke compared to
healthy-weight women, and this did not change based
on whether or not women smoked or how often they exercised,"
Kurth said.
The researchers believe obesity should be considered
an established primary risk factor for stroke
Source: http://www.chicagotribune.com/
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