Morbidly Obese Have Death Risk Similar to Smokers

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Morbidly Obese Have Death Risk Similar to Smokers

Extremely obese people — those with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 kg/m2 — have higher mortality rates, and most of these additional deaths are caused by cancer, heart disease, and diabetes, according to a study published online July 8 in PLOS Medicine.

6% in United States Morbidly Obese

In the United States, 6% of adults are now morbidly obese, and these individuals accounted for 20% of the total per capita healthcare expenditures in 2000, the study notes.

PLOS Med. 2014;11:e1001673.

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