Population-wide weight loss and regain in relation to diabetes burden and cardiovascular mortality in Cuba 1980-2010: repeated cross sectional surveys and ecological comparison of secular trends

This research paper only reaffirms the already well-established fact that weight loss reduces burden of non-communicable diseases. But, what about the malnutrition and burden of infectious diseases in malnourished population. The best approach is exercise/ physical activities and consumption of healthy diets instead of just starving.