Link between genetics and BMI has become stronger since rise in obesity rates, study finds
A study published in PLOS Genetics suggests that the link between genetic predisposition and obesity has strengthened over the last five decades. Researchers found that individuals with obesity-linked genetic variants are more susceptible to modern environmental factors, such as processed food availability, than previous generations.
Why it matters
It provides scientific evidence that the obesity epidemic is a complex interaction between genetics and changing environmental conditions.
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