Scientists identify six ‘types’ of obese people

Scientists have identified six types of obese people.

Scientists identify six ‘types’ of obese people

A study suggested people with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more fall into six categories:

  • Heavy drinking males;
  • Young healthy females;
  • The affluent and healthy elderly;
  • The physically sick but happy elderly;
  • The unhappy and anxious middle-aged;
  • Those with the poorest health.

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