Obesity and cardiovascular disease: expected and unexpected relationship

In all forms of cardiovascular disease, prevalence, incidence, morbidity and mortality are strikingly increased in obese persons, i.e. with elevated Body Mass Index or visceral adiposity. The relative excess risk for coronary events, congestive heart failure and sudden death is 1.5, 2, and 2.8 highe...

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Main Authors: Chiara Pedone, Stefano Urbinati, Maria Giovanna Pallotti, Giuseppe Pinelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2005-03-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/610