10 Causes of Diverticulitis
Cause #4: Obesity
Obesity refers to excessive accumulation of body fat, to the point where it causes a negative impact on a person’s health. It can be measured using the body mass index obtained by dividing one’s weight by the square of one’s height.
Obesity has been linked to various disorders such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, depression, and more. Some studies have also found the association between obesity and increased risk of diverticulitis.
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