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Monday, July 31, 2006
Obesity weighs more heavily on women's health
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Being overweight puts a greater burden on women's health than men's, a new study shows... In their report, the researchers suggest several explanations for the gender differences. "To me what makes more sense is that there's just a lot more social stigma associated with being overweight amongst females, and that that causes a lot more stress and distress," Muennig said. "There's evidence showing that high levels of stress can increase your risk of morbidity and mortality." The findings provide evidence, he added, that "the message that women are getting in the mass media about their weight is actually more harmful than we previously thought."
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