I tend to think it's worse for petite people in a certain regard. Especially petite petites, or short petites. Every pound is more significant because you can't carry it as well before it's noticeable.
Also that petite petite frame is your protection in life. You get protectors in big guys because you're so small. They think it's cute and adorable. But if you're fat, you lose that. Then you're more of a target.