ecstatichamster
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There are just so many studies that show BMI of 30 is ideal.
And it may be all people, not just older people.
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A significant increased risk of mortality over the 12 years of follow‐up was observed for
underweight (BMI <18.5; relative risk (RR) = 1.73, P < 0.001) and
obesity class II+ (BMI >35; RR = 1.36, P <0.05).
Overweight (BMI 25 to <30) was associated with a significantly decreased risk of death (RR = 0.83, P < 0.05).
The RR was close to one for obesity class I (BMI 30–35; RR = 0.95, P >0.05).
Our results are similar to those from other recent studies, confirming that underweight and obesity class II+ are clear risk factors for mortality, and showing that when compared to the acceptable BMI category, overweight appears to be protective against mortality. Obesity class I was not associated with an increased risk of mortality.
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This study is one of MANY showing the risk of being thin is FAR greater than being fat. And that being fat is healthy and protective so long as it's not incredibly fat.
And it may be all people, not just older people.
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A significant increased risk of mortality over the 12 years of follow‐up was observed for
underweight (BMI <18.5; relative risk (RR) = 1.73, P < 0.001) and
obesity class II+ (BMI >35; RR = 1.36, P <0.05).
Overweight (BMI 25 to <30) was associated with a significantly decreased risk of death (RR = 0.83, P < 0.05).
The RR was close to one for obesity class I (BMI 30–35; RR = 0.95, P >0.05).
Our results are similar to those from other recent studies, confirming that underweight and obesity class II+ are clear risk factors for mortality, and showing that when compared to the acceptable BMI category, overweight appears to be protective against mortality. Obesity class I was not associated with an increased risk of mortality.
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This study is one of MANY showing the risk of being thin is FAR greater than being fat. And that being fat is healthy and protective so long as it's not incredibly fat.