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How Obesity in Adolescent Poses Risk of Liver Disease and Cancer
How Obesity in Adolescent Poses Risk of Liver Disease and Cancer
Overweight and obesity levels are increasing globally and around 1 billion people are now projected to be obese (defined as having a BMI higher than 30 kg/m2) by 2030. A high BMI is associated with an increased risk for future severe liver disease and liver cancer in adults, while also increasing the risk for type 2 diabetes, which is, in turn, linked to a higher risk of severe liver disease.
