Child Obesity Linked to Early Death, Before Age 55, in Study

Obese children are more likely to die before reaching age 55 than those who are a healthier weight, researchers said. A study of almost 5,000 children from the Pima Indian tribe in Arizona showed that those who were the most obese or those who had elevated blood sugar levels were almost twice as likely to die before reaching 55 as those who were the leanest or who had the lowest sugar levels.