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JAMA· 2013Q1· Meta-analysis

Association of All-Cause Mortality With Overweight and Obesity Using Standard Body Mass Index Categories

Katherine M. Flegal, Brian K. Kit, Heather Orpana, Barry I. Graubard

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A meta-analysis of 97 studies involving over 2.88 million individuals found that obesity (BMI ≥30) is associated with a 18% higher risk of all-cause mortality, and severe obesity (BMI ≥35) with a 29% higher risk, compared to normal weight.

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Field: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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