The study was conducted by researchers led by Dr. Xiaoyong Xu from Hubei University of Arts and Sciences Hospital, in Xiangyang, China.
Its results will be presented at the European Obesity Conference, which will be held in Venice, Italy, between 12-15 May. The study concluded that people under the age of 65 should maintain a body mass index in the normal range between 23-25 to reduce the risk of death from heart disease. Maintaining a healthy weight plays a pivotal role in reducing risk of cardiovascular disease, especially in patients with type 2 diabetes.