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H-NMR metabolomics identifies three distinct metabolic profiles differentially associated with cardiometabolic risk in patients with obesity in the Di@bet.es cohort

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Obesity is a complex, diverse and multifactorial disease that has become a major public health concern in the last decades. The current classification systems relies on anthropometric measurements, such as BMI.

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New study links obesity to elevated hypertension risk among young Middle Eastern women

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Obesity is a widespread public health challenge in the Middle East, maintaining prevalence in 54.2% Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors than women with a standard BMI, according to an analysis of the ANCORS-YW STUDY presented at ACC Middle East 2024. of women and 31.4%

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Research highlights disparities in heart disease, stroke trends worldwide

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to research in PLOS Global Public Health.

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Global Trends in Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights from the 2023 Almanac

Cardiology Update

Metabolic risks, including high systolic blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, high BMI, high fasting plasma glucose, and kidney dysfunction, contribute substantially to age-standardized CVD disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). The findings have significant implications for clinical and public health practice and research.

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Abstract WP269: Predicting post-stroke all-cause dementia incidence using machine learning models and electronic health record data

Stroke Journal

Introduction:All-cause dementia remains a significant public health concern, with stroke recognized as a key risk factor. They had slightly higher systolic blood pressure, lower BMI, higher rates of comorbidities, and medication use (Table 1). Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP269-AWP269, February 1, 2025.

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Abstract WMP101: Global Burden of Stroke Attributable to High BMI in 38 OECD Countries From 1990-2019: A Benchmarking Systematic Analysis

Stroke Journal

Conclusion:The global burden of stroke attributable to high BMI in OECD countries highlights the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address the intertwined challenges of obesity and stroke. Result:The total number of deaths saw a decline from 148,031 (95%UI 85,206-219,328) in 1990 to 143,105 (95%UI: 85,383-209,533) in 2019.

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Smoking Cannabis Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

DAIC

They adjusted for the participants' use of tobacco and other characteristics, including their age, sex, race, body mass index or BMI, obesity, diabetes, physical activity levels, and socioeconomic status. Goff , M.D., director of the NHLBI’s Division of Cardiovascular Sciences.