Overweight and Obesity Status are Linked to Lower Life Expectancy

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St-Onge, Marie-Pierre & Heymsfield, Steven B (2003). Overweight and Obesity Status are Linked to Lower Life Expectancy. Nutrition Reviews, 61, 313-316.

Abstract

It is well known that overweight and obesity are associated with increased morbidity, which translates into increased risk of mortality. Two recent studies quantify the number of years of life lost owing to high body mass index, but more research is needed to determine whether weight loss would result in the prevention of early death.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1301/nr.2003.sept.313-316

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Journal Article

Year Published

2003

Journal Title

Nutrition Reviews

Author(s)

St-Onge, Marie-Pierre
Heymsfield, Steven B