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Obesity is a major independent risk factor for hypertension, with approximately one-third of hypertension prevalence in prevalent populations potentially attributable to obesity.
Obesity is a primary driver of high blood pressure in the general population. Addressing excess body weight is not just about aesthetics but is a critical medical intervention for preventing or managing hypertension, potentially eliminating the condition in up to one-third of cases.
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It is estimated that as much as one-third of all hypertension may be attributable to obesity in populations where hypertension and obesity are widely prevalent.
Why this rating
Based on large cross-sectional and prospective population studies (NHANES, Framingham, Tecumseh).
Source
Obesity and hypertension: epidemiological and clinical issues
S. Macmohan et al. · European Heart Journal · 1987
DOI 10.1093/eurheartj/8.suppl_b.57
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