What is the association between overweight/obesity and stroke risk?
There is a strong association between overweight/obesity and stroke risk. Studies have found that having a higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with a greater risk of stroke and total mortality among stroke patients. In addition, a study of over 1.8 million participants found that BMI mediates the effects of overweight and obesity on coronary heart disease and stroke. Furthermore, a study of type 2 diabetes patients found that intensive lifestyle intervention led to a reduction in stroke risk, further confirming the association between overweight/obesity and stroke risk. Finally, a study of bariatric surgery patients found that bariatric surgery was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular events, further suggesting the association between overweight/obesity and stroke risk.  