The inverted U-shaped relationship between weight loss percentage and cardiovascular health scores.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Obesity is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease; however, the impact of weight loss on cardiovascular health (CVH) in individuals with specific obesity patterns remains incompletely understood. The objective of our study was to investigate the relationship weight loss percentage and CVH scores across individuals with various obesity patterns.

Methods

Our study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted between 2007 and 2018, involving a total of 12,835 participants aged 16 years or older, to conduct a cross-sectional analysis. Multiple linear regression and multinomial logistic regression methods were used to assess the correlation between the weight loss percentage and the CVH scores. Additionally, restricted cu

SUBMITTER: Chen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10598164 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature