FROM A MAN’S VIEWPOINT EXCESS WEIGHT AND HEALTH: RISKY BUSINESS

As with women, there are some weight-related health problems that specifically affect men. Losing weight is essential if guys want to reduce their risk. For example, being overweight increases the likelihood that men will develop prostate cancer, and obesity is associated with an increased risk of death from prostate cancer. And the higher a man’s BMI, the greater his chances of developing gout. A twelve-year study involving over 47,000 men found that men who gained 30 pounds or more as adults were more likely to suffer from gout. However, those who lost 10 pounds or more since the beginning of the twelve-year study reduced their risk of developing it.