articleAnnals of Internal MedicineJan 7, 2003GREEN OA

Obesity in Adulthood and Its Consequences for Life Expectancy: A Life-Table Analysis

University of Groningen

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Abstract

Background

Overweight and obesity in adulthood are linked to an increased risk for death and disease. Their potential effect on life expectancy and premature death has not yet been described.

Objective

To analyze reductions in life expectancy and increases in premature death associated with overweight and obesity at 40 years of age.

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Authors

6

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Overweight
  • Medicine
  • Life expectancy
  • Body mass index
  • Obesity
  • Framingham Heart Study
  • Demography
  • Cohort
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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