Obesity, Public Health and Risk Factors

3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Black History Month is a poignant backdrop to the alarming rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes, particularly among those of marginalized populations. Furthermore, research on intergenerational trauma shows how stressors can pass on to the next generation, setting the stage for generations of health inequality. #1

Risk Factors

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Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in the United States Through 2050—Prevalence of Risk Factors and Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

Circulation

JUNE 4, 2024

to 26.8%) and obesity (43.1% Most adverse trends are projected to be worse among people identifying as American Indian/Alaska Native or multiracial, Black, or Hispanic.CONCLUSIONS:The prevalence of many cardiovascular risk factors and most established diseases will increase over the next 30 years. in 2020 to 61.0%

Risk Factors

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

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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.

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Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in children

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a critical public health concern, with risk factors such as high blood pressure, abnormal blood sugar levels, elevated cholesterol, and obesity beginning in childhood.

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Public Health Cholesterol Obesity

Global Trends in Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights from the 2023 Almanac

Cardiology Update

JANUARY 24, 2024

These data offer an updated analysis of health estimates pertaining to the worldwide, regional, and national impact of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and associated risk factors. High systolic blood pressure stands out as a major risk factor, directly contributing to leading cardiovascular causes of death in LMICs.

Cardiovascular Disease

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Abstract 4140513: Temporal Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Cardiovascular Disease Among Subgroups of Asian Americans in the United States

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Aims:Asian Americans experience disproportionate burdens of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the trends in cardiovascular risks in adults from different Asian ethnic backgrounds remain understudied. Asian Indian adults exhibited uptrends in overweight/obesity (AAPC: 1.1%,p<

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2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

JANUARY 24, 2024

The AHA strives to further understand and help heal health problems inflicted by structural racism, a public health crisis that can significantly damage physical and mental health and perpetuate disparities in access to health care, education, income, housing, and several other factors vital to healthy lives.

Heart Disease

Heart Disease Stroke Strokes Peripheral Arterial Disease

Researchers Find ApoB Test May be More Accurate Measure of Heart Disease Risk

DAIC

AUGUST 15, 2024

School of Public Health at UT Southwestern. Some people have high apoB but a relatively low LDL-C, so their heart disease risk is underestimated by not measuring apoB. Others may have a high LDL-C but a low or normal apoB, and they aren’t at risk.” But even people without these conditions can have discordance.

Heart Disease

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Growing Global Burden of AFib The global incidence of AFib is on the rise, making it a significant public health concern. Factors such as aging populations, rising rates of obesity, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions contribute to this increase.

AFIB

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The Growing Global Burden of AFib The global incidence of AFib is on the rise, making it a significant public health concern. Factors such as aging populations, rising rates of obesity, hypertension, and other cardiovascular conditions contribute to this increase.

AFIB

AFIB Atrial Fibrillation Innovation Heart Rhythm

FDA Approves Wegovy for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Adults with Known Heart Disease and Overweight or Obesity

DAIC

MARCH 8, 2024

Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has approved an additional indication for Wegovy ( semaglutide ) to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as death, heart attack, or stroke in adults with known heart disease and with either obesity or overweight along with a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Obesity

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Smoking Cannabis Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

DAIC

MARCH 5, 2024

We've known for a long time that smoking tobacco is linked to heart disease, and this study is evidence that smoking cannabis appears to also be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States,” Jeffers said. Cannabis use could be an important, underappreciated source of heart disease.”

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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

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP101-AWMP101, February 1, 2024.

BMI

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The legal case – naming a few names

Dr. Malcolm Kendrick

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In the Sunday Times of April 23 rd , 2017, this article appeared, entitled ‘ Kellogg’s smothers health crisis in sugar – The cereals giant is funding studies that undermine official warnings on obesity.’ The study, published in the Journal Obesity Facts relied on evidence from 14 studies. Just to choose a few paragraphs. ‘

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Cardiovascular Update

3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans

Forecasting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke in the United States Through 2050—Prevalence of Risk Factors and Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

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

Study pinpoints pivotal period for improving cardiovascular health in children

Global Trends in Cardiovascular Diseases: Insights from the 2023 Almanac

Abstract 4140513: Temporal Trends in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Cardiovascular Disease Among Subgroups of Asian Americans in the United States

2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Researchers Find ApoB Test May be More Accurate Measure of Heart Disease Risk

National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

FDA Approves Wegovy for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Adults with Known Heart Disease and Overweight or Obesity

Smoking Cannabis Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

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

The legal case – naming a few names

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