National Trends in Cerebrovascular Disease-Related Mortality among Adults With Obesity in the United States, 1999-2020.

Key Result

CVD-related mortality among obese US adults significantly increased from 1999 to 2020, with notable disparities by sex, race, geography, and age.

Key Points

• To examine changes in cerebrovascular disease-related mortality among obese adults from 1999 to 2020.
• Analyzed CVD-related mortality data from national health databases.
• Focused on demographic factors such as sex, race, and geography.
• Identified trends over a 21-year period.
• Mortality rates related to cerebrovascular disease increased significantly among obese adults.
• Disparities were noted across different races, sexes, and geographic locations.
• Findings indicate a growing public health concern.