Overview
- Research shows men and women who become obese before 30 face a 79% and 84% higher risk of premature death, respectively.
- Every pound gained annually in one’s twenties raises early death risk by 24% for men and 22% for women, according to the findings.
- The study links early weight gain to heightened risks of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and several cancers later in life.
- Obesity onset between 30–45 increases mortality risk by 52%, while onset between 45–60 raises it by 25%, underscoring the cumulative impact of long-term obesity.
- Experts call for targeted public-health measures to curb early adulthood obesity, as UK data reveals obesity rates among 25–34 year-olds have more than doubled since 1993.