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Population shifts, risk factors may triple U.S. cardiovascular disease costs by 2050

American Heart News - Heart News

ET Tuesday, June 4, 2024 DALLAS, June 4, 2024 — Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to. Embargoed until 4 a.m.

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Population shifts, risk factors may triple U.S. cardiovascular disease costs by 2050

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Driven by an older, more diverse population, along with a significant increase in risk factors including high blood pressure and obesity, total costs related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) conditions are likely to triple by 2050, according to recent projections. At least 6 in 10 U.S.

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Obesity at Baseline is a Risk Factor for Poor Treatment Response in RA

HCPLive

Obesity was linked to a lower likelihood of obtaining response to treatment during the 48-week follow-up period.

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Childhood stress linked to higher risk of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes in adults

Science Daily - Heart Disease

Young adults who reported higher stress as adolescents were more likely to have high blood pressure, obesity and other cardiometabolic risk factors as adults, finds new study.

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Abstract TP277: Family Types and Stroke Risk Factors: Examining Hypertension and Obesity Prevalence Among Hispanic Adults in the SERVE OC Study

Stroke Journal

Background:The Hispanic community in the US experiences disproportionate burdens of stroke risk. Family types could impact health outcomes as a mechanism of social support, urging examination of their impact on stroke-related risk factors. Hypertension and obesity were defined using AHA and CDC guidelines. had obesity.

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Impact of obesity on echocardiographic parameters in individuals free of CVD using anthropometric measurements

The British Journal of Cardiology

Obesity is a global pandemic and is a recognised risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, we conducted an observational study with a cohort of 196 participants, comparing various echocardiographic parameters in normal weight individuals and those who were overweight or obese but had no other risk factors.

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3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Black History Month is a poignant backdrop to the alarming rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes, particularly among those of marginalized populations. Two major risk factors for CVD are hypertension and diabetes, which also place a heavier burden on minority groups.