Early weight gain linked to lifelong health consequences: Study

A large study of more than 6,00,000 individuals examined how weight changes between ages 17 and 60 relate to the risk of death from various diseases. Conducted by Lund University in Sweden, the study found that gaining weight earlier in adulthood has the strongest impact on long-term health. Over the study period, 86,673 men and 29,076 women died.