The most prominent health benefit derived from a low body fat percentage is probably the reduced risk of heart problems that may arise due to clogged arteries or veins. Some individuals may enjoy good health even after having a high body fat percentage, but when it comes to the general population, statistics clearly reveal that most of the people suffering from heart problems have a higher percentage of body fat. Studies have shown that people with more fat around their abdomen are more likely to suffer from Type 2 Diabetes than those with lesser body fat around the waist. Low body fat also reduces the risk of various types of cancers such as uterine cancer, cancer of the gallbladder, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and colon cancer in females. In males, chances of colon cancer, prostate cancer, and cancer of the rectum are reduced. Although this theory has been applicable in many cases, it is still being debated, as the real causes of cancer have not yet been conclusively deduced.