People with genetic predisposition to obesity may have lower risk of cardiovasculardisease TheLancet
The risk of developing cardiovascular disease is lower in people with obesity who have a genetic predisposition for high BMI than people with obesity influenced mainly by environmental factors such as lifestyle, researchers from Karolinska Institutet report inThere has been a global increase in the incidence of overweight and obesity over the past few years. Almost one-third of the world's population now lives with overweight or obesity.
"The figure is alarming, since it is well-established that a high BMI in middle-age increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other conditions," says Ida Karlsson, assistant professor at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet. However, according to this new study, the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases varies widely among people with obesity. The researchers used data from over 15,000 twins from the Swedish Twin Registry, gathering information about their BMI and theirfor high BMI. They also used data from medical registries to establish the incidence of cardiovascular disease in this group.
By analyzing this information, the researchers were able to study how overweight and obesity as a result of genetic versus environmental and"The link between obesity and cardiovascular disease was twice as strong in those with a genetic predisposition to a low BMI as it was in those with obesity driven by genetic factors," says the study's last author, Ida Karlsson.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
PA shortage leaves disabled people and their carers strugglingDisabled people and their families say they cannot find personal assistants despite receiving funding.
Weiterlesen »
One in Six People Have Infertility, World Health Organization SaysResearchers found little difference between high, middle, and low-income countries
Weiterlesen »
Why people sometimes feel a 'presence' in an empty roomWhy do people say – despite all evidence to the contrary – that they feel that someone, or something, is ‘right there’ with them? 🔎 Analysis by StuartJRitchie, theipaper’s science writer
Weiterlesen »
Iceland launches lasagne filled Yorkshire pudding and people have opinionsThe new meal has caught the attention of those on social media - and the verdicts are mixed.
Weiterlesen »
6 in 10 Black people forced to borrow money in cost of living crisis96% of Black and Ethnic Minority people said the crisis has had a major impact on their lives
Weiterlesen »
Interior design ace shares bedroom decorating mistake that 'puts people off'You might not realise that your colour choice could have the opposite effect to what you were intending.
Weiterlesen »