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October 9, 2025Circulation Research

Abstract Fri149: The Growing Burden: Atrial Fibrillation Mortality Trends Among Obese Adults in the United States (1999–2023)

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FAFaizan AhmedMMMohammad Hamza Bin Abdul MalikHAHusnain Ahmad

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Overview

Analysis highlights significant increases in atrial fibrillation mortality among obese adults, indicating urgent health disparities.

Key Points

  • Atrial fibrillation mortality rates among obese adults rose sharply, peaking at 2.75 in 2021, emphasizing urgent health needs.
  • Over 57,000 AF-related deaths occurred between 1999 and 2023, with men showing higher mortality rates than women.
  • Joinpoint regression analysis revealed an average annual percent change of 10.4% in mortality rates, with significant increases in rural areas.
  • Significant disparities exist by age, race, and geography, indicating a need for targeted interventions in the affected groups.

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Ahmed et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e80eb363e2e2f707877d8ehttps://doi.org/10.1161/res.137.suppl_1.fri149
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