13 Scary Facts About Black Women’s Health
Being “Thick” Has Major Consequences
About four out of five African American women are overweight or obese and that fact comes with serious health risks. More than 80 percent of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight and people who are overweight are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, high levels of blood fats, and LDL cholesterol — all risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Thankfully, you can reverse the affects of carrying too much weight and reduce your risk for almost all of the diseases on this list — including breast cancer — by losing just 10 percent of your body weight.