Obesity exacerbates many causes of death, but risks are different for men and women (IMAGE)

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Obesity exacerbates many causes of death, but risks are different for men and women

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Glucose test for diabetes. In this study, Censin et al. identify sex differences in risk of non-communicable diseases linked to obesity, including type 2 diabetes.

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