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Being overweight can lead to high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and diabetes, all major risk factors for heart disease. Doctors measure obesity based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a formula of kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. People with this number above 30 are considered obese, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Factors affecting cardiovascular disease
Being overweight can lead to high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and diabetes, all major risk factors for heart disease. Doctors measure obesity based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a formula of kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. People with this number above 30 are considered obese, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.