Being morbidly obese with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40-50 is estimated to reduce lifespan by 8-10 years during the 10-15 years of follow-up when compared to those with a BMI of 22.5 to 25 according to a study by Epidemiologist Dr. Gary Whitlock of Oxford University published on-line in The Lancet on March 18, 2009.
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