Study: Severe childhood obesity halves life expectancy

theguardian.com

A study by Stradoo GmbH reveals severely obese children risk halving life expectancy if not losing weight. A 4-year-old boy with severe obesity has a life expectancy of 39, compared to 80 for a healthy-weight peer. Childhood obesity increases risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Early intervention is crucial. 25% of 10-11-year-olds in England are obese, with 159 million children worldwide affected.


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