Associations of Weight Gain From Early to Middle Adulthood With Major Health Outcomes Later in Life

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Authors

Yan Zheng · Harvard University

JoAnn E. Manson · Harvard University

Changzheng Yuan · Harvard University

Matthew H. Liang · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Francine Grodstein · Harvard University

Meir J. Stampfer · Harvard University

Walter C. Willett ·

Abstract

In these cohorts of health professionals, weight gain during adulthood was associated with significantly increased risk of major chronic diseases and decreased odds of healthy aging. These findings may help counsel patients regarding the risks of weight gain.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Nutritional Studies and Diet Birth, Development, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 318, Issue 3, pp. 255-255

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.7092

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