A study conducted by Norwegian researchers found that individuals whose parents were obese in middle age are at a higher risk of being obese themselves during the same life stage. The study, presented at the European Congress on Obesity, used data from the Tromsø Study and found a strong association between parents’ BMI in middle age and their offspring’s BMI at the same age. Factors such as genetics and shared habits could contribute to the intergenerational transmission of obesity. The researchers emphasized the importance of treating and preventing obesity, as it significantly impacts health and longevity. Further research is needed to understand and prevent the transmission of obesity between generations.
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People At High Risk Of Obesity In Middle Age If Parents Were Obese: Study
