Obesity at age 20 and weight gain during adulthood increase risk of total and premature all-cause mortality: findings from women attending breast screening in Manchester

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New study published in #BMCWomensHealth showed that obesity at age 20 and weight gain through adulthood was correlated with shorter life expectancy. Supporting girls and women in maintaining a healthy weight is crucial @marypeg_rd https://t.co/eBlDxZ3m5A h

Obesity at age 20 and weight gain during adulthood increase risk of total and premature all - BMC Women's Health - BioMed Central https://t.co/e76YsYbBhh

Obesity at age 20 and weight gain during adulthood increase risk of total and premature all-cause mortality: findings from women attending breast screening in Manchester (open access) https://t.co/shShI67z1l #Obesity #MetabolicSyndrome