Sex influences the effect of adiposity on arterial stiffness and renin-angiotensin aldosterone system activity in young adults.

Cindy Z KalengaSharanya RameshSandra M DumanskiJennifer M MacRaeKara NerenbergAmy MetcalfeDarlene Y SolaSofia B Ahmed

Published in: Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism (2021)

The associations between adiposity measures and cardiovascular risk differ by sex in a young population. These factors should be considered when managing cardiovascular risk.

Keyphrases

young adults
angiotensin converting enzyme
insulin resistance
angiotensin ii
weight gain
blood pressure
middle aged
adipose tissue
body mass index
childhood cancer