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Study links ear infections with obesity risk
15 Aug 2008
Damage caused by chronic ear infections could be linked to the risk of obesity later in life, according to a study presented at the annual American Psychological Association convention.
The research suggests that ear infections could impact people's preference for fatty and sugary foods, increasing the risk of such weight gain, web resource Eurekalert notes.
A total of 6,584 people between the ages of 16 and 92 took part in the study and responded to a series of questions to determine their history of middle ear infections as well as their body mass index.
Those with a moderate to severe history of chronic middle ear infections were 62 per cent more likely to be obese.
It was also suggested that a tonsillectomy - a surgical procedure where the tonsils are removed - can have an effect on whether a child grows up to be overweight.
"This data suggests that there are lingering effects of tonsillectomies on taste nerves and that can affect eating habits," comments epidemiologist Howard Hoffman.
According to the NHS, children between the ages of five and 15 are most at risk of developing tonsillitis
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