Body Mass Index and the Risk of Stroke in Men

Abstract

These prospective data indicate a significant increase in the relative risk of total stroke and its 2 major subtypes with each unit increase of BMI that is independent of the effects of hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol. Because BMI is a modifiable risk factor, the prevention of stroke may be another benefit associated with preventing obesity in adults.

Keywords

MedicineStroke (engine)Body mass indexRisk factorRelative riskInternal medicineConfidence intervalProspective cohort studyDiabetes mellitusCohort studyEndocrinology

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Brigham and Women's Hospital US

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Year: 2002
Type: article
Volume: 162
Issue: 22
Pages: 2557-2557
Citations: 518
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                                    Tobias Kurth, 
                                
                                    J. Michael Gaziano, 
                                
                                    Klaus Berger
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2002). 
                            Body Mass Index and the Risk of Stroke in Men. 
                            Archives of Internal Medicine
                            , 162
                            (22)
                            , 2557-2557.
                            https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.162.22.2557
                        

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DOI: 10.1001/archinte.162.22.2557