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Weight Swings Raise Mortality Risk in Obese Patients

3/16/2025

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Extreme weight fluctuations in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease dramatically heighten the risk of death, according to a study by Anglia Ruskin University. Analyzing nearly 14 years of data from 8,297 UK participants, researchers revealed that gaining or losing more than 10kg significantly increases mortality risk, underscoring the critical need for stable weight management.

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Extreme weight fluctuations in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease dramatically heighten the risk of death, according to a study by Anglia Ruskin University. Analyzing nearly 14 years of data from 8,297 UK participants, researchers revealed that gaining or losing more than 10kg significantly increases mortality risk, underscoring the critical need for stable weight management.