10 Causes of Gout
Cause #2: Obesity
Obesity is a condition where there is accumulation of excessive body fat to the point where it has a negative effect on health. Individuals who are obese have a high body mass index [BMI = weight (kg) / height (m) x height (m)]. Obesity is defined as having a BMI of more than 30kg/m2. It is important to note that Asians have a lower threshold for being classified as overweight or obese as they have been found to have a higher percentage of body fat.
Obesity has been linked to various diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, depression, osteoarthritis, and gout.
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