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In obese middle-aged and older adults, weight loss is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (cIMT > 1.0 mm) compared to moderate weight stability.
If you are obese and older, be aware that losing weight in this observational study was linked to higher atherosclerosis risk. This may be due to unintentional loss from other health issues. Consult a doctor to ensure weight loss is intentional and healthy, rather than a sign of underlying disease.
Results from the jointed distribution analyses indicated that moderate weight loss might increase risk for atherosclerosis among participants with obese BMI at baseline
Why this rating
Observational cohort; potential for confounding by underlying illness causing unintentional weight loss.
Source
Weight Change and Risk of Atherosclerosis Measured by Carotid Intima–Media Thickness (cIMT) from a Prospective Cohort—Analysis of the First-Wave Follow-Up Data of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
Jian Liu et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease · 2023
DOI 10.3390/jcdd10100435
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