Obesity Alone Does Not Increase Risk of Death

Design Benefit Plans was founded on the premise that not only are health insurance needs different for different people, but also that these needs are driven by other factors.

Irving, CA (prHWY.com) July 19, 2012 - Irving, Texas - A study conducted by the University of California found that obesity alone does not increase mortality risk. Rather, severe obesity is linked to increased risk of death when it is accompanied by diabetes and hypertension, which can be caused by obesity. During the study, scientists divided 50,994 people into groups according to Body Mass Index (BMI), categorized in the following way: underweight, normal, overweight, obese and severe obese. Researchers then monitored the mortality rate of participants over a period of six years. The obese and overweight subjects did not demonstrate an increased risk of death when compared to the normal weight participants.

The news was not good for those people who are severely obese and afflicted with diabetes or hypertension. These subjects were found to be 1.26 times at higher risk of death than people in the normal weight group. Findings like these are one reason why it can be hard for people to obtain health insurance with pre existing conditions. Fortunately, a few select companies like Design Benefit Plans specialize in insurance for pre existing conditions.

Design Benefit Plans offers health insurance for pre existing conditions that uses either the Beechstreet or Multiplan Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) network. PPO is the largest health care provider network in the United States. In addition, enrollees in PPO networks receive repricing off of standard fees.

Researchers cautioned that the results of the study should not lead people to believe that excessive weight is not a threat to an individual's overall state of health. It can have a significant impact on quality of life.

This is one reason why carrying health insurance coverage, both to prevent these types of conditions and help remedy them, is a crucial item to work into your budget. To begin shopping for health insurance for pre existing conditions, obtain a free quote via the quote engine on the Design Benefit Plans website at www.DesignBenefitPlans.com.

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