WASHINGTON: Adults who are extremely obese may cut their lifespans by up to 14 years because they have increased risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney and liver diseases, according to a US study out on Tuesday.
The findings, published in the US journal PLOS Medicine, were based on an analysis of data pooled from 20 large studies of people from the United States, Sweden and Australia.
Already have an active account? Log in here.
Continue reading with one of these options:
Continue reading with one of these options:
Premium + Digital Edition
Ad-free access
P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
- Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
- Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)
TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details
If you have an active account, log in
here
.