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The Severe Health Risks When You Are Extremely Underweight

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Globally, the prevalence of moderate to severe underweight was 8.4% and 12.4% among boys and girls, respectively, in 2016. While often overlooked in conversations about weight, being extremely underweight poses significant health risks that can profoundly affect almost every system in the body.