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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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Abstract 4141434: Real-World Improvement of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors by Treating Obesity at Scale

Circulation

Intro:Obesity is a critical risk factor for cardiometabolic disease. A growing body of clinical trial data shows GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (GLP-1s) are not only effective in treating obesity but also demonstrate significant impact on the reduction of cardiovascular risk. inches (n=3,682).

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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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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.

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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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Emerging role of incretin-based therapy as first-line antihypertensives in obesity

Heart BMJ

Obesity is a major global health issue and a leading cause of premature death. The prevalence of obesity has been rising faster than most other known modifiable risk factors. In a Global Burden of Disease analysis, the prevalence of obesity was found to have doubled in more than 70 countries from 1980 to 2013.

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