As overweight and obesity increase, so does risk of dying prematurely: Major study

Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 08:31 in Health & Medicine

Being overweight or obese is associated with a higher risk of dying prematurely than being normal weight -- and the risk increases with additional pounds, according to a large international collaborative study. The findings contradict recent reports that suggest a survival advantage to being overweight -- the so-called 'obesity paradox.'

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