The epidemic of stroke mortality attributed to high body mass index in mainland China: Current trends and future prediction

• Main Authors: Zhaoqing Du (Author), Wenxuan Zhu (Author), Yuqi Zhao (Author), Shenghang Liu (Author), Hao Chu (Author), Zhonghe Sun (Author), Meng Chu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundHigh body mass index (BMI) is an important risk factor for stroke. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term trend of high BMI-attributed stroke mortality and make projections through 2030.MethodsData were extracted from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 and World Population...