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Obesity
Risk of disability increasing among older obese individuals
November 20th, 2007
The older obese population in the U.S. appear to be experiencing more impairments in functional abilities related to movement, although there have been improvements in the cardiovascular health of this population, according to a study in the November 7 issue of JAMA. Recent studies have suggested that the obese population may have grown healthier since the 1960s, with the prevalence of high cholesterol and high blood pressure declining among obese individuals. It is unclear, however, whether improvements in cardiovascular risk factors have been accompanied by improvements in other health outcomes, according to background information in the article. ...
Source: Science Letter (2007-11-20)
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