Interesting article about weight and health

[firecat]

People with BMIs in the "overweight" and in some cases "obese" ranges are more likely to survive diabetes, kidney failure, and heart disease than people who are "normal weight." A New York Times article discusses this: In ‘Obesity Paradox,’ Thinner May Mean Sicker

Quote: "Perhaps, some experts say, we are not asking the right question in the first place. Maybe we are so used to framing health issues in terms of obesity that we are overlooking other potential causes of disease."

The article doesn't end with the usual comment such as "But don't use this as an excuse to eat a dozen donuts!"

I'm looking forward to the day when they stop calling it a "paradox" that some health conditions are less debilitating to people who weigh more.

Comments

[sauscony]

I get all kinds of crap about my weight and triglycerides from my primary care physician, but my gastro doctors have never once tried to get me to lose weight. The only time they were worried about my weight was when I lost 12 pounds in less than a month because of a combination of a Crohn's flare and a bad reaction to some medication I was taking. They think if I have a little extra weight, I'll be better off if I have any more flares.

[firecat]

I'm glad you have sensible gastro docs!

A few years ago I lost weight as a result of stomach ulcers, which also caused anemia. I didn't exactly feel healthier.