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Does the obesity paradox state that it is healthy for someone to be overweight?
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Yes and No: For most people being overweight or obese is a risk factor for developing coronary arterial disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and other chronic medical problems. For a certain population of patients suffering from heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and renal failure it appears to be advantageous to be overweight.
Answered 9/16/2017
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