Body mass index and waist circumference as predictors of recurrent vascular events after a recent ischemic stroke

Obesity is an independent contributor to ischemic stroke incidence. A meta-analysis of 13 studies revealed that a 5 kg/m2 increase in body mass index (BMI) was associated with a 22% increased risk of ischemic stroke in European/North American/Australian cohorts and a 35% increased risk of ischemic stroke among the Asian populations.1 In a meta-analysis of 7 prospective studies, persons in the highest waist circumference (WC) category had a relative risk of 1.41 (95% CI, 1.21 ⁠–1.56) for ischemic stroke compared with persons in the lowest category.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 11, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Kyusik Kang, Jong-Moo Park, Wi-Sun Ryu, Sang-Wuk Jeong, Dong-Eog Kim, Hong-Kyun Park, Yong-Jin Cho, Keun-Sik Hong, Kyung Bok Lee, Tai Hwan Park, Sang-Soon Park, Juneyoung Lee, Beom Joon Kim, Moon-Ku Han, Hee-Joon Bae Source Type: research