Higher BMI Associated with Lower All-Cause Mortality

Adults that reported being overweight were associated with having lower odds of all-cause mortality compared with individuals having a lower body mass index (BMI), according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.¹ The study suggests that the common weight-loss recommendations aligning with normal BMI may need to be reevaluated.

Despite the current study only exploring older adults preparing for elective surgery, there have been significant reports on the link between BMI and mortality. And while a higher BMI has been found to increase various risks among patients, experts are still sifting through the proper evidence to support for patient…