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Weight Fluctuations Triple Cardiovascular Death Risk, Study Reveals

1/24/2025

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A UK Biobank study reveals alarming findings: significant weight fluctuations in those with obesity and cardiovascular disease drastically heighten mortality risks. A weight gain of 10 kg or more triples the risk of cardiovascular death and nearly doubles overall mortality. This underscores the critical need for stable weight management to safeguard health and longevity.

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A UK Biobank study reveals alarming findings: significant weight fluctuations in those with obesity and cardiovascular disease drastically heighten mortality risks. A weight gain of 10 kg or more triples the risk of cardiovascular death and nearly doubles overall mortality. This underscores the critical need for stable weight management to safeguard health and longevity.