Medical Economics November 11, 2024
Richard Payerchin

Key Takeaways

  • Obesity-related heart disease deaths have significantly increased, particularly among middle-aged men, Black adults, and residents of the Midwest and rural areas.
  • The study utilized CDC WONDER data from 1999 to 2020, revealing a 243% increase in death rates among men and a 131% increase among women.
  • Obesity is linked to elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes, serving as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
  • Lifestyle modifications, including healthier diets and regular exercise, are crucial for reducing heart disease risk, especially in high-risk populations.

‘We did not anticipate this magnitude of increase in mortality,’ expert researcher says.

Heart disease deaths related to obesity are skyrocketing across the nation, according to a new study...

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