Medical Economics November 11, 2024
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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