Overweight or obesity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease among older Australian adults, even in the absence of cardiometabolic risk factors: a Bayesian survival analysis from the Hunter Community Study.

Jacob Opio Katie Wynne John Richard AttiaStephen HancockChristopher OldmeadowBrian KellyKerry Jill Inder Mark A McEvoy

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2022)

There was increased risk of CVD in older adults with overweight or obesity, even in the absence of any metabolic abnormality. This argues against the notion of 'metabolically healthy' overweight or obesity.

Keyphrases

weight loss
weight gain
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
physical activity
risk factors
high fat diet induced
body mass index
mental health
community dwelling