Obesity in young men, and individual and combined risks of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular morbidity and death before 55 years of age: a Danish 33-year follow-up study

To examine the association between body mass index (BMI) in young adulthood and cardiovascular risks, including venous thromboembolism, before 55 years of age.Cohort study using population-based medical databases.Outcomes registered from all hospitals in Denmark from 1977 onwards.6502 men born in 1955 and eligible for conscription in Northern Denmark.Follow-up began at participants' 22nd birthday and continued until death, emigration or 55 years...