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jryioyesterday at 11:14 PM1 replyview on HN

Not if having a heart attack within 1 year at a higher rate is an co-morbidity factor when the primary treatment was for obesity or diabetes (not stating that obesity and heart disease are not positively correlated).

To use a dense analogy: if I stopped brushing my teeth I would not expect to die of gum disease.


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malfistyesterday at 11:17 PM

I don't think you read the study. The people returned to their pre treatment risk profile after ceasing treatment