ATTENTION: NEWS AND HEALTH PRODUCERS
JAMA Advisory for June 22
WEIGHT GAIN AND BODY COMPOSITION CHANGES MIDLIFE INTO OLDER AGE ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED DIABETES RISK
EMBARGO TIME: 4pm (ET) Tuesday, June 22, 2010
SUMMARY:
The incidence of diabetes in the United States has doubled over the past 15 years. Being overweight and obese along with changing body composition are well-recognized risk factors for developing the disease in young and middle-aged adults but what about the risks for older Americans? A new study shows those 65 and older who become overweight or obese are also at an increased risk for developing diabetes.
SUMMARY:
The incidence of diabetes in the United States has doubled over the past 15 years. Being overweight and obese along with changing body composition are well-recognized risk factors for developing the disease in young and middle-aged adults but what about the risks for older Americans? A new study shows those 65 and older who become overweight or obese are also at an increased risk for developing diabetes.
SOUNDBITES:
Mary L. Biggs, Ph.D., - University of Washington, Seattle
David S. Siscovick, M.D., - University of Washington, Seattle
B-ROLL:
Heavy older people walking, Dr. Biggs and Dr. Siscovick in lab looking at computer, referring to study, group of older people, map on computer screen, map changing colors and years, people walking down street
Mary L. Biggs, Ph.D., - University of Washington, Seattle
David S. Siscovick, M.D., - University of Washington, Seattle
B-ROLL:
Heavy older people walking, Dr. Biggs and Dr. Siscovick in lab looking at computer, referring to study, group of older people, map on computer screen, map changing colors and years, people walking down street
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