The Obesity Paradox: When Thinner Means Sicker and Heavier Means Healthier

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pp. 268, “Most of us think that longevity hinges on maintaining a normal Body Mass Index. But research conducted over the last decade hit the media in January with explosive news: Overweight and even moderately obese people with certain chronic diseases—from heart disease to cancer— often live longer and fare better than normal weight individuals with the same ailments.”

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ISBN13 9781594632440
Number of pages 268
Original Title The Obesity Paradox: When Thinner Means Sicker and Heavier Means Healthier
Published Date 2014
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication New York
Edition First edition
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pp. 268, “Most of us think that longevity hinges on maintaining a normal Body Mass Index. But research conducted over the last decade hit the media in January with explosive news: Overweight and even moderately obese people with certain chronic diseases—from heart disease to cancer— often live longer and fare better than normal weight individuals with the same ailments.”

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