Progress in studies on the relationship between body weight and stroke occurrence and prognosis / 中华健康管理学杂志

ABSTRACT

Overweight or obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Overweighed people have higher risk of stroke occurrence. However the relationship between stroke patient prognosis and body weight is controversial. Based on many studies, there are currently two opposite opinions. One believes that the body weight higher than normal is associated with more adverse effects with regard to stroke patient prognosis, including stroke recurrence, functional recovery and risk of death. The opposite opinion believes that the body weight higher than normal is protective in stroke patients. The present article reviews the relationship between body weight and stroke occurrence and prognosis, in order to provide guidance and reference for weight management of stroke patients during their rehabilitation.