Overweight and obesity status are linked to lower life expectancy.
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.
St-Onge
Marie-Pierre
MP
Obesity Research Center, St-Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University, New York, NY 10025, USA.
Heymsfield
Steven B
SB
D001835:Body Weight / Q000502:physiology; D002423:Cause of Death; D006801:Humans; D008017:Life Expectancy; D015993:Life Tables; D009765:Obesity / Q000401:mortality* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016019:Survival Analysis