American College of Cardiology: New Study Links Obesity to Elevated Hypertension Risk Among Young Middle Eastern Women
October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- The American College of Cardiology issued the following news release:
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Findings highlight need for targeted interventions in the region
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Obesity is a widespread public health challenge in the Middle East, maintaining prevalence in 54.2% of women and 31.4% of men in this region. Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors than women with a standard BMI, a . . .
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Findings highlight need for targeted interventions in the region
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Obesity is a widespread public health challenge in the Middle East, maintaining prevalence in 54.2% of women and 31.4% of men in this region. Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors than women with a standard BMI, a . . .