Guide To Multiple Myeloma Risk Factors

Obesity

According to the CDC, a healthy body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 25, the exact value depending on the person’s height and gender. Someone is overweight if their BMI is between 25 and 30, and BMIs of over 30 are classified as obese. Extreme obesity involves BMI values of over 40. Researchers believe any form of obesity puts people at a much higher risk of developing multiple myeloma. This research has also shown obesity in men is a higher risk factor than obesity in women. Currently, researchers are investigating how much interleukin-6, which is in fat tissue, influences the risk of multiple myeloma.

Examine whether or not multiple myeloma has a connection with family history next.