Research
Mixed
Obesity is associated with metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality, independent of diabetes status.
Metabolic Syndrome is a serious condition that increases your risk of heart disease and death, even if you don't have diabetes. It involves high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. Addressing all these factors is crucial for heart health.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
The MetS is associated with an increased risk of both diabetes and CVD... nondiabetic persons with the MetS had an increased risk of death from all causes as well as from CVD.
Why this rating
Based on large prospective studies (DECODE, etc.).
Source
Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease: Pathophysiology, Evaluation, and Effect of Weight Loss
Paul Poirier et al. · Circulation · 2005
DOI 10.1161/circulationaha.106.171016
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