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Overweight and Obesity Status are Linked to Lower Life Expectancy
St-Onge, Marie-Pierre; & Heymsfield, Steven B. (2003). Overweight and Obesity Status are Linked to Lower Life Expectancy. Nutrition Reviews, 61(9), 313-316.
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.