Weight status in young adulthood and survival after cardiovascular diseases and cancer

Conclusions: Even moderate overweight in young adulthood increases all-cause mortality and mortality after the diagnosis of CHD, stroke and cancer in men. Preventing overweight in young adulthood remains as an important public health issue.

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Source: International Journal of Epidemiology - August 4, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Silventoinen, K., Tynelius, P., Rasmussen, F. Tags: Non-communicable disease risk factors Source Type: research