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Estimated excess deaths in the U.S. associated with categories of body mass index (BMI) without and with adjustment for age at entry into cohort, a0. Estimates are for all ages combined and from the combined NHANES I-II-III data set used in reference [4].
| BMI level | Not adjusted | Adjusted | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 18.5 | 33,746 | 34,957 | 1,211 |
| 18.5-<25.0 | Reference category | ||
| 25.0-<30.0 | -86,095 | -86,978 | -883 |
| 30.0-<35.0 | 29,843 | 29,758 | -85 |
| 35.0+ | 82,066 | 83,391 | 1,325 |
