Age-adjusted rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality tripled from 3.4 to 10.34 per 100,000 people between 1999 and 2023 among US adults with obesity, with higher rates observed in men, older ...

It’s called the silent killer for a reason. Heart health is a large indicator of overall health and mortality, with heart disease being the leading cause of death for men and women. But women have ...

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