Obesity Paradox Does Exist
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Obesity Paradox Does Exist
Adipose tissue has been shown to be a pivotal organ in the aging process and in the determination of life span. Owing to the rising prevalence of obesity, especially at younger ages, a potential decline in life expectancy is expected in the U.S. in the 21st century. Obesity, and mainly its abdominal form, is considered a major risk factor not only for type 2 diabetes, lipid disorders, and hyper...
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عنوان ژورنال: Diabetes Care
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0149-5992,1935-5548
DOI: 10.2337/dcs13-2023