Study finds having a higher BMI in early adulthood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
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In a recent study published in The Lancet Public Health, researchers investigated the associations between early adulthood body mass index (BMI) and cardiovascular diseases and the effect of midlife lifestyle factors on these outcomes.
The study's findings suggest that a higher BMI in early adulthood is linked to an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. This highlights the importance of preventing obesity and managing weight during early adulthood to support cardiovascular health later in life.
The researchers tracked participants aged 30–79 from five urban and five rural regions. Between 2004 and 2008, they collected data through interviews, physical measurements, and written consent. The study excluded individuals with a history of heart disease, stroke, cancer, or diabetes at the start, as well as those who were not within the 35–70 age range or lacked BMI data for age 25. Participants self-reported their weight from early adulthood, and BMI was calculated using this weight and their height at baseline. Lifestyle factors, including smoking, drinking, physical activity, and diet, were evaluated through questionnaires.
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