Influence of Body Size with Increased BMI on the Risk of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases

If the body mass index (BMI) is the only factor used as a basis for tall people, the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease might be underestimated. Studies by the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) indicate that the fat level and the risk of type 2 diabetes are higher in larger people than in smaller people even if the increase in their BMI is the same.