Association of BMI with risk of CVD mortality and all-cause mortality.

Chee Cheong KeeMohd Ghazali SumarniKuang Hock LimSharmini SelvarajahJamaiyah HaniffGuat Hiong Helen TeeKaur GurpreetYusoff Ahmad FaudziNasir Mustafa Amal

Published in: Public health nutrition (2017)

Underweight was associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality and obesity with increased risk of CVD mortality. Therefore, maintaining a normal BMI through leading an active lifestyle and healthy dietary habits should continue to be promoted.

Keyphrases

weight gain
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
weight loss
cardiovascular events
insulin resistance
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
risk factors
physical activity