Obesity Linked to Risk of Periodontitis

Obesity is on the rise and becoming a significant worldwide health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 34% of U.S. adults older than the age of 20 were obese in 2006. Obesity is associated with serious life-threatening diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Several recent publications show that obesity is also linked to an increased risk for periodontal disease. http://tinyurl.com/mhtmrh