Obese people are more likely to die of _____ than people who aren't obese.

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Obesity is associated with an increased risk of numerous health issues including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, and respiratory problems. Thus, obese people are more likely to die of all causes compared to people who aren't obese. Skin cancer (option B) and type 1 diabetes (option C) are not directly linked to obesity, while elevated HDL cholesterol (option D) is actually a positive health outcome and not a cause of death.

Obese People Are More Likely to Die of _____ Than