How being overweight causes strokes
Children who develop obesity in adolescence are more likely to suffer strokes, a study has revealed.
Copy Experience October 13, 2018 No Comments Strokes are directly related to obesity and eating disorders. Unfortunately, its manifestation has increased in young adults in recent years. Above all, with the increase in obesity cases worldwide. Among the aspects that can cause this change is the manifestation of obesity at an early age. A study from the University of Gothenburg, in Sweden, revealed interesting data on this topic. It found that those who develop obesity in adolescence are more likely to suffer strokes than children without obesity. The test of this research consisted of measuring the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a group of young people. The group was made up of 37,669 male volunteers between the ages of 8 and 20. After the second measurement, they were followed for an average of 38 years. During this period, 918 participants suffered strokes. Stroke Risk When researchers analyzed the results, they found that men who had excessive weight gain between childhood and age 20 had a higher risk of strokes. The results showed that: • For every 2-point increase in BMI, there was a 20 percent increase in the likelihood of stroke. • Men who were normal weight at age 8 and overweight at age 20 had an 80 percent increased risk. • Those who were overweight at both stages of their lives were 70 percent more likely to suffer strokes. On the other hand, the parties Participants who had a normal BMI at both stages and who were overweight at age 8 and normal weight at age 20 did not increase their risk of stroke. This research could open a new opportunity to prevent these injuries. However, the first thing we must do to reduce the risk of suffering from them is to combat obesity. As health specialists, it is our responsibility to help our patients have a better quality of life. If you want advice on this and other topics, click here.
