Abs Stats

The first chapter is basically a long list of reasons that flat abs are important. I thought it interesting to include some of the tables in the book to inspire us all. And don't worry. If you're not a woman, I think you might still be safe to read this book.

Overweight People:
50% more likely to get heart disease
up to 360% more likely to get diabetes
16% more likely to die of their first heart attack
50% more likely to have bad cholesterol
14% less attractive to opposite sex
37% more time at the pharmacy
stay 19% longer in the hospital
20% more likely to get asthma
19% more likely to die in a car crash
120% more likely to get stomach cancer
up to 90% more likely to get gallstones
590% more likely to develop esophageal cancer
35% more likely for kidney cancer
14% more likely for osteoarthritis
70% more likely for high blood pressure