Dr. Barry Dworkin

Meta-analysis study tries to answer relationship between body-mass index and lifespan

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for December 2, 2010

Source:

Excess weight shortens lifespan

Reference:

Body-Mass Index and Mortality among 1.46 Million White Adults

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