The Global Syndemic of Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors Projected From 2025 to 2050.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of global mortality. Understanding epidemiologic trends in the modifiable risk factors driving CVDs is essential in designing effective countermeasures.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to forecast geospatial trends of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, namely high systolic blood pressure (SBP), high fasting plasma glucose, high body mass index (BMI), high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and tobacco use from 2025 to 2050.

Methods

Historical data on disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and mortality from the GBD (Global Burden of Disease) 2021 study were used to forecast the burden associated with modifiable cardiovascular risk factors from 2025 to 2050. Trends across GBD super-regions, sex

SUBMITTER: Chong B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12718409 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature