Are you overweight or obese?

65% of Americans are overweight or obese (NHANES*), including 60 million people who are obese (BMI* 30 or greater).

The more overweight you are, the greater your chances are of having or developing weight-related complications, including including premature death.

Complications of being overweight or obese include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, osteoarthritis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and an increased likelihood of certain types of cancer.

The Long Beach Center for Clinical Research (LBCCR) conducts clinical trials of new treatments for weight loss, and offers free screening for high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. Make an appointment to have a free health screening at LBCCR.

* NHANES: National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey
* BMI: Body Mass Index - Click here to calculate your BMI