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- A Lund University study in Sweden tracked over 600,000 people 17–60 to assess weight gain.
- Early weight gain raises the risk of premature death from heart disease and diabetes.
- People who became obese between 17 and 29 faced a 70% higher risk.
- In women, weight gain's cancer risk did not depend on timing, suggesting hormonal factors.
- The study highlights maintaining a healthy weight early in life to reduce future risks.
