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(from the Surgeon General website)
Overweight and obesity are associated with heart disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, stroke, arthritis, breathing problems, and psychological disorders, such as depression. Solely having a BMI in the overweight or obese range does not necessarily indicate that a person is unhealthy. Other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, and personal and family medical history are important to consider when assessing overall health. The higher a person's BMI is above 25, the greater their weight-related health risks.
For more information on BMI and health risks, visit
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_advice.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/index.htm
