Obesity
People with a high waist-to-hip ratio or BMI, typically more than 30, is often at higher risks of developing diverticulitis. This is because the excess fat around your abdomen would put more pressure and tension on these areas. Also, the condition would change the balance of bacterial flora in the gut or colon and lead to inflammation. To reduce the risk, it is important to keep a healthy weight by having a balanced diet and doing some physical exercises. [11]
