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Can obesity affect life expectancy?
short by / on Friday, 6 June, 2025
A modest 5–10% weight reduction reduces cardiovascular, metabolic, and inflammatory risks associated with obesity. Sustained lifestyle interventions—diet, physical activity, and medical monitoring—play a vital role in increasing life expectancy and reducing comorbidities, even when BMI remains above the “normal” range.