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Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) is associated with an increased risk of incident atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD).
Maintain a healthy body weight (BMI < 25 kg/m2) to reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Obesity is a significant independent risk factor, so managing your weight through diet and physical activity is crucial for long-term cardiovascular health.
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obesity (HR 1.17, 95% CI 1.08–1.27) with increased risk of incident ACVD.
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort, long follow-up, adjusted for traditional risk factors.
Source
Diet and Lifestyle Factors and Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease—A Prospective Cohort Study
Stefan Acosta et al. · Nutrients · 2021
DOI 10.3390/nu13113822
cohort · n=26990Cited 48×
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