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As Overweight and Obesity Increase, So Does Risk of Dying Prematurely

New study provides strong evidence on dangers of excess weight

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Boston, MA —(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016.   Being overweight or obese is associated with a higher risk of dying prematurely than being normal weight—and the risk increases with additional pounds, according to a large international collaborative study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the University of Cambridge, UK. The findings contradict recent reports that suggest a survival advantage…

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