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Body mass index and risk of stroke among Chinese men and women | Researchclopedia

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Body mass index and risk of stroke among Chinese men and women

2009189 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lydia Bazzano · Tulane University

Dongfeng Gu · Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College

Megan Whelton · Tulane University

Xiqui Wu · Fu Wai Hospital

Chung-shiuan Chen · Tulane University

Xiufang Duan · Fu Wai Hospital

Abstract

These results suggest that elevated BMI increases the risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke incidence, and stroke mortality in Chinese adults.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Neurology

Volume 67, Issue 1, pp. 11-20

DOI: 10.1002/ana.21950

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 5.37

Tulane University

Ji‐Chun Chen · Fu Wai Hospital

Jiang He · Tulane University