Severe Obesity Increases Risk of Death from Diabetes, Hypertension

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Richmond, CA (prHWY.com) July 25, 2012 - Richmond, Virginia - Obesity alone does not increase mortality risk, according to a study conducted by the University of California. 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.

Neither the obese nor overweight subjects did not demonstrate an increased risk of death when compared to the normal weight participants. However, 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 insurance carriers are starting to incorporate wellness benefits into their health insurance Virginia plans.

Custom HealthCare offers a variety of health insurance Virginia coverage options with numerous benefits to choose from including some wellness benefits. Wellness benefits range from discounts on gym memberships to screenings for many different types of potentially dangerous health conditions. Wellness programs in particular are quickly gaining popularity with employers, as they typically help reduce the cost of employer sponsored group plans.

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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. With such a large percentage of the United States population being reported as overweight each year, health insurance coverage is a crucial item to work into your budget. It is possible to find comprehensive, affordable health insurance Virginia. Make the process easy on yourself by obtaining a free quote via the quote engine on the Custom HealthCare website at www.ChooseCHC.com.

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Custom HealthCare, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, which has been offering insurance services to individuals and businesses since 1973. Custom HealthCare, Inc. provides a variety of insurance products from top rated carriers to Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia residents. The agency provides information on different insurance carriers and plans, including free quotes, via its website, www.ChooseCHC.com.

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