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

By A. Peeters, J. Barendregt, F. Willekens, J. Mackenbach, Abdullah Al Mamun, L. Bonneux. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2003

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Subfields: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Health, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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• Screening and Interventions for Obesity in Adults: Summary of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2003, background): “Obesity is a risk factor for major causes of death, including cardiovascular disease, numerous cancers, and diabetes,(7) and is linked with markedly diminished life expectancy.(8,9) Osteoarthritis, gall bladder disease, sleep apnea, respiratory impairment, diminished mobility, and social stigmatizat”