Adolescent body mass index can predict young adulthood diabetes and heart disease

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 20:30 in Health & Medicine

A large cohort study following 37,000 teenagers for 17 years found that an elevated, yet normal range body mass index constitutes a substantial risk factor for obesity-related disorders in young adults (age 30-40).

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