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Obesity and Heart Disease

There is a significant increase in prevalence of overweight (BMI>25—29kg/m 2 ) and obese persons (>30kg/m 2 ) in the world both in adults and children. It is associated with increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases resulting in shorter life span. Approximately 30% of US population overweight & 13% are obese What is the relation of obesity to medical problem? Obesity is diagnosed by calculating body mass index (BMI) which is related to body weight and height BMI=Wt. (in kg.)/Ht. (m 2 ) It results in increase Heart attacks and stroke which is due to increased prevalence of High BP, Diabetes, Insulin resistance (metabolic syndrome) and lipid disorder. Sleeping disorder (snoring or obstructive sleep apnea is also strongly associated with obesity). Obesity results in increased inflammation (Positive high sensitive CRP) of  blood vessel wall and also clotting factors. Sudden death in heart patient is also more common in obese patient. Can weight loss...
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Women & Heart Disease

1.         Is heart disease is less common in women?               No. In fact more women die because of cardiovascular diseases           (Heart attack & Stroke) than men. Cancer of uterus, breast, ovary etc. is perceived on major health problem for women which is actually 1/8 th of the total cardiovascular mortality in them. Initial manifestation of Heart disease is generally 10 years later then men. 2.         Why Heart disease a common in women?            Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, and sedentary habits are more prevalent in postmenopausal women then men. Diabetes is a stronger risk factor for Heart attack in women. Presence of Diabetes neutralizes the protective effect of premenopausal  status of younger women. 3.       ...
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