Obesity and Cardiac Conduction Block Disease in China.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although a high body mass index (BMI) has been found to be associated with increased risk of cardiac conduction block (CCB) in older adults, no further studies have investigated the association between obesity and CCB in the general population.

Objective

To investigate the association between obesity and CCB, including its subtypes.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study used data from participants in the Kailuan Study in China (2006-2018) who had completed a physical examination in 2006 (baseline) and had not experienced CCB before baseline. Data analysis was conducted from March to September 2023.

Exposures

Obesity status was defined by BMI in 3 groups: normal weight (18.5 to <24), overweight (24 to <28), and obesity (≥28).

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SUBMITTER: Liu P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10644217 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature