Can obesity in early adulthood curb the odds of reaching middle age?

The Danish research found being overweight in twenties has long-term detrimental effect on health. Obese men are also up to eight times more likely to suffer diabetes, potentially fatal blood clots or a heart attack.

It is a well established fact that obesity is a major health concern that not only reduces the quality of life of youngsters by subjecting them to ridicule, but also saddles them with a host of health issues like cardio troubles, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, and high blood pressure.