Long-term body mass index changes in overweight and obese adults and the risk of heart failure, cardiovascular disease and mortality: a cohort study of over 260,000 adults in the UK

Long-term body mass index changes in overweight and obese adults and the risk of heart failure, cardiovascular disease and mortality: a cohort study of over 260,000 adults in the UK

Abstract Background Although obesity is a well-recognised risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the impact of long-term body mass index (BMI) changes in overweight or obese adults, on the risk of heart failure, CVD and mortality has not been quantified. Methods This population-based cohort s...

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Main Authors: Barbara Iyen, Stephen Weng, Yana Vinogradova, Ralph K. Akyea, Nadeem Qureshi, Joe Kai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Overweight
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI trajectory
Cardiovascular disease
Heart failure
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10606-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10606-1

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