<s>[INST] Does obesity increase the risk of mortality? [/INST] Yes, increased BMI results in higher risk of mortality; in fact, for every 5 kg/m2 BMI increment above the range of 22.5-25 kg/m2, there is a 30% increase in overall mortality Source: Rethink Obesity. Link: https://www.rethinkobesity.com/advocacy-resources/faq.html. Field: Endocrinology. Disease: Obesity </s>