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Overweight older adults face lower risk of death after major surgery: Findings challenge current weight guidelines

Summary by Medical Xpress
Older adults who are overweight may face a lower risk of death in the first 30 days following major elective surgery compared with those who have a normal body mass index (BMI), new research suggests.

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Overweight patients have better survival rates after surgery

A new study suggests that people over 65 who are overweight may face a lower risk of death in the first 30 days following major elective surgery.

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
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