Key result
Visceral obesity carries greater cardiovascular risk than general obesity alone in CAD.
Why the study?
Obesity is increasingly prevalent and linked to multiple heart problems including coronary artery disease, but comprehensive synthesis of these associations is needed.
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BMI-based obesity definition leaves open validation of superior adiposity metrics; hypothesis-generating for refined CV risk models.
Obesity and the HeartThe definition of obesity is based on body mass index (BMI), a number calculated from a person's height and weight.A normal BMI is between 18 and 25, and a BMI higher than 30 is considered obese.Obesity has been increasing as a problem in the United States, and currently more than 30% of US adults are obese.Obesity has been linked to many different health concerns, including heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, cancer, and arthritis. Heart Problems Related to ObesitySeveral different types of heart problems are related to obesity. Coronary artery disease:Obesity is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), which results from cholesterol plaque buildup in the arteries of the heart.Although obesity is linked to many other risk factors for CAD, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome, obesity is also a risk factor for CAD.The risk for CAD is higher in people with "central" or "visceral" obesity that is concentrated in the abdomen.jama.com
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Jill Jin (2013) conducted a review in Obesity and Heart Disease. Obesity was evaluated. Obesity is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease and other health conditions, with central or visceral obesity presenting an even higher risk for heart problems.
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