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More weight at younger age means more mobility problems in old age

Overweight and obesity is linked to multiple serious health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and musculoskeletal disorders (World Health Organization). New research found that even people who had lost weight faced an increased risk of problems walking or climbing stairs.

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