Why the study?
Does higher Body Mass Index increase the risk of stroke in men?
Does higher Body Mass Index increase the risk of stroke in men?
Higher BMI is independently associated with an increased risk of stroke in men, highlighting the potential benefit of obesity prevention for stroke reduction.
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Higher BMI associated with increased stroke risk in men independent of other factors; extends evidence but leaves open effects of weight reduction.
Kurth et al. (2002) studied this question.
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