Long-Term Body Mass Index Variability and Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes
Zakaria Almuwaqqat,
Qin Hui,
Chang Liu
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceBody mass index (BMI; calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared) is a commonly used estimate of obesity, which is a complex trait affected by genetic and lifestyle factors. Marked weight gain and loss could be associated with adverse biological processes.ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between BMI variability and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) events in 2 distinct cohorts.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis cohort study used data from the Million Veteran Prog… Show more
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