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Aug 28
2008
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Obesity and Psoriasis ConnectionPosted by in Untagged |
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Overweight women may have a higher incidence of psoriasis.
Researchers studied 78,626 women for 14 years, it was discovered the risk of psoriasis was 40% higher for overweight women. Women who gained 55+ pounds since age 18 had an 88% greater risk.
Arathi Setty, MD, of Harvard Medical School reports fat deposits can cause chronic low grade inflammation that may trigger the autoimmune disease.
Researchers studied 78,626 women for 14 years, it was discovered the risk of psoriasis was 40% higher for overweight women. Women who gained 55+ pounds since age 18 had an 88% greater risk.
Arathi Setty, MD, of Harvard Medical School reports fat deposits can cause chronic low grade inflammation that may trigger the autoimmune disease.
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