Intentional Weight Loss and Death in Overweight and Obese U.S. Adults 35 Years of Age and Older

Figure. All data were derived from Cox proportional-hazards models controlled for age, sex, ethnicity, smoking, education, initial body mass index, self-rated health, diabetes, acute and chronic conditions, functional limitations due to cardiovascular disease or cancer, hospital days, and bed days. Values in parentheses are 95% CIs.
Figure. All data were derived from Cox proportional-hazards models controlled for age, sex, ethnicity, smoking, education, initial body mass index, self-rated health, diabetes, acute and chronic conditions, functional limitations due to cardiovascular disease or cancer, hospital days, and bed days. Values in parentheses are 95% CIs. Eight-year cumulative mortality rates and corresponding hazard rate ratios by amount of intentional and unintentional weight loss.

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  1. Ann Intern Med March 4, 2003 vol. 138 no. 5 383-389
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