Association Between Obesity and Cardiovascular Outcomes

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Authors

Haris Riaz · Cleveland Clinic

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan · John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Tariq Jamal Siddiqi · Dow University of Health Sciences

Muhammad Usman · Dow University of Health Sciences

Nishant Shah · Cleveland Clinic

Amit Goyal · Cleveland Clinic

Sadiya S. Khan

Abstract

The present meta-analysis suggests that obesity is associated with type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. Although this analysis of mendelian randomization studies does not prove causality, it is supportive of a causal association. Hence, health care practitioners should continue to emphasize weight reduction to combat coronary artery disease.

Topics & Keywords

Genetic Associations and Epidemiology Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Network Open

Volume 1, Issue 7, pp. e183788-e183788

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.3788

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