Hospital admission rates and costs increase in line with BMI

Analysis of data (Million Women Study) found for each 2kg/m2 rise in BMI above normal-weight in women aged 55-79 leads to 5% rise in annual hospital admissions and 7% rise in healthcare costs. Commentary suggests further public health efforts to support healthy lifestyle change.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news