Excessive BMI increase during puberty identified as a new risk factor for mortality due to cardiovascular disease
Wednesday, November 9, 2016 - 12:54
in Health & Medicine
Boys with a large increase in body mass index (BMI) during puberty are at increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease later in life. There is no corresponding risk among boys overweight when younger and who have normal weight during adolescence, according to a study.
