Cardiovascular Disease
Heart and blood vessel disease — the leading cause of obesity-related death.
Plain English
Patient-Friendly Explanation
Excess weight strains your heart and blood vessels. Obesity increases risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. The good news: losing weight dramatically reduces these risks.
Medical
Clinical Definition
Obesity contributes to CVD through multiple pathways: hypertension, dyslipidaemia, insulin resistance, inflammation, and increased cardiac workload. A 10kg weight loss reduces cardiovascular mortality by 20-25%.
Key Insight
Why It Matters
CVD remains the number one cause of death in Singapore. Medical weight management is one of the most effective preventative interventions available.
Sources
Reviewed against standard medical references.
Medically reviewed by
Family Physician & Registered Acupuncturist, Accord Medical Clinic. MBBS (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine (NUS), Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture (Singapore College of TCM).
Last reviewed: August 2026
This page is general health education, not medical advice. Whether any treatment is appropriate for you is a decision made in consultation after assessment.
