| Literature DB >> 14552067 |
Marie-Pierre St-Onge1, Steven B Heymsfield.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14552067 DOI: 10.1301/nr.2003.sept.313-316
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nutr Rev ISSN: 0029-6643 Impact factor: 7.110