The Health Risks of Being Underweight
Obesity is a rising issue in the United States today with just over one third of Americans qualifying as obese. However, the number of people, both men and women, who are severely underweight is also becoming a growing problem. While many people know the health problems associated with being overweight and acknowledge the potentially serious risks, fewer know of the health dangers that being underweight can cause.
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Possible Side Effects
A BMI (Body Mass Index) fewer than 20 is considered underweight and those who are under 18.5 are severely underweight. At this BMI level, your body has a very small percentage of body fat, putting you at risk for a number of issues, including:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Infertility
- Immune Deficiencies
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Infections
Having any one of these potentially dangerous health problems could drastically affect your health insurance coverage or make it much more difficult for you to procure insurance that will adequately cover you.
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