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Obesity may Shorten Life and Increase Risk of Death from Heart Disease

Obese people live shorter lives and have a greater proportion of life with cardiovascular disease, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. The new study shows similar longevity between normal weight and overweight people, but a higher risk for those who are overweight of developing cardiovascular disease during their lifespan and more years spent with cardiovascular disease.

Obesity may Shorten Life and Increase Risk of Death from Heart Disease

Obesity may Shorten Life and Increase Risk of Death from Heart Disease

Obesity is associated with shorter longevity and significantly increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality compared with people with normal body mass index - BMI. Overweight individuals live greater proportion of their lives lived with heart disease.

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