What is the association between obesity and survival after stroke?
Studies have shown that overweight and obese individuals have a higher risk of mortality after a stroke compared to normal-weight individuals. A study conducted by the Framingham Heart Study found that overweight individuals were 29% more likely to die after a stroke, and obese individuals were 63% more likely to die after a stroke compared to normal-weight individuals. Other studies have also suggested an association between obesity and an increased risk of death after a stroke.