BMC Public Health
Medium, stable body water linked to lowest death risk
High starting body water mass was linked to an 8.7% higher death rate than medium levels over a median 13.7 years.High starting body water mass was linked to an 8.7% higher death rate than medium levels over a median 13.7 years.
Cohort · 489,793 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied489,793 UK Biobank participants, median 13.7 years, against other body water groups
What changedDeath risk was lowest among participants with medium starting body water and stable levels over time
The catchUnderlying health differences could affect both body water levels and death risk