Why the study?
Ischemic stroke poses a major public health challenge in China with an increasing burden tied to high BMI, prompting analysis of trends and gender differences.
Does high BMI increase the risk and burden of ischemic stroke in the Chinese population?
Population
Chinese population from the GBD 2021 database and CHARLS 2011
Comparison
High BMI (≥25 kg/m²) vs normal BMI and trends across sex
Design
Epidemiological trend and cross-sectional modeling study
Authors
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High BMI was associated with rising ischemic stroke burden in Chinese men; leaves open whether weight control alters national trends.
Does high BMI increase the risk and burden of ischemic stroke in the Chinese population?
High BMI is associated with a significantly increasing burden of ischemic stroke in China from 1990 to 2021, disproportionately affecting middle-aged and older men.
Liu et al. (2025) studied this question.
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