What is carol yager?

Carol Yager was a woman from Flint, Michigan who gained international fame in the early 1990s for being one of the heaviest people in the world. At her peak weight, Yager was estimated to weigh over 1,200 pounds (544 kg) and had a body mass index (BMI) of over 200, which is considered super-morbidly obese.

Yager's extreme weight gain was attributed to a combination of genetic factors, emotional trauma, and unhealthy eating habits. She struggled with obesity from a young age and her weight continued to increase throughout her adult life.

In 1993, Yager was featured in several television documentaries and news segments, including an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Her story brought attention to the health risks of extreme obesity and sparked debate about the potential causes and solutions to the obesity epidemic.

Yager passed away in 1994 at the age of 34 due to complications related to her obesity, including heart failure and kidney problems. Her story remains a cautionary tale of the dangers of extreme weight gain and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.