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Abdominal Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency Double Death Risk Over 50

8/12/2026

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Researchers led by Tiago Silva Alexandre found that adults over 50 with both abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency have more than double the risk of early death.
The six-year study of 5,500 English participants defined abdominal obesity as a waist over 40 inches for men or 34 inches for women.
Researchers said abdominal fat traps vitamin D and reduces activating enzymes, limiting its circulation.

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Researchers led by Tiago Silva Alexandre found that adults over 50 with both abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency have more than double the risk of early death.
The six-year study of 5,500 English participants defined abdominal obesity as a waist over 40 inches for men or 34 inches for women.
Researchers said abdominal fat traps vitamin D and reduces activating enzymes, limiting its circulation.