Many Diseases and Premature Deaths Come from Excessive Weight

Many Diseases and Premature Deaths Come from Excessive Weight

Ray Schilling, MD Ray Schilling, MD

Ray Schilling, MD

Freelance writing of medical articles (self employed)

发布日期: 2024年11月13日
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Obesity above a body mass index of more than 35 carries a risk of heart attacks, strokes, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers. But one study found that mortality can also be increased with a body mass index of less than 20. The lowest mortality was found to be with a body mass index of between 25 and 30. This is 5 points above what conventional medicine was teaching. In the past the ideal body mass index was thought to be between 20 and 25. The 2024 study reviewed above clearly show optimal survival with a body mass index of 25 to 30.

https://nethealthbook.com/news/many-diseases-and-premature-deaths-come-from-excessive-weight/

William Wilson, MD

Physician Owner @ Wilson Institute | Board Certified in Family Medicine

3 个月

It's not excess weight--it's excess body fat!

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