Children of obese mothers ‘more likely to die before age 55’

Children born to obese mothers are 35% more likely to die before they reach 55, a study has found.

They also have a 29% increased chance of being admitted to hospital for heartattacks, angina and stroke than those born to mothers of a normal weight.

Experts analysed data for 37,709 babies delivered between 1950 and 1976 inScotland who were now aged 34 to 61.