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