Severe obesity in young children could cut life expectancy by half, researchers warn

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A new study suggests being very obese as a young child could cut life expectancy by about half. Losing weight however, could add years back on.

Severely obese young children could cut their life expectancy by around half, according to a new study, but losing weight could add years back on. Analysis led by Germany-based life sciences consultancy stradoo used data from 50 existing studies to establish the impact of childhood obesity on life expectancy and type 2 diabetes.

'It is vital that treatment isn't put off until the development of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or other warning signs but starts early. Early diagnosis should and can improve quality and length of life.' The team found severely obese four-year-olds were also 27% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes by the age of 25 and had a 45% chance of developing the condition by 35. Children with BMI z scores of two at age four, however, had a 6.

 

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