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Overweight and stroke in the Whitehall study.

R Shinton1, M Shipley, G Rose

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
|June 1, 1991
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Overweight men aged 40-54 face a doubled stroke death risk. Avoiding overweight and smoking could prevent 60% of strokes, especially in younger, non-smoking individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Cardiovascular Disease Research

Background:

  • Stroke mortality remains a significant public health concern.
  • Obesity, indicated by body mass index (BMI), is a potential modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular events.
  • Understanding the interplay between overweight and stroke risk is crucial for preventative strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between increasing overweight and the risk of death from stroke.
  • To identify specific demographic groups where this risk is most pronounced.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study design was employed.
  • 17,753 men aged 40-64 were followed to ascertain stroke mortality.
  • Mortality ratios for stroke were analyzed in relation to body mass index (BMI) quintiles.

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Main Results:

  • A total of 208 stroke deaths were recorded.
  • Men aged 40-54 in the highest BMI quintile had a 2.01-fold increased stroke mortality risk compared to the lowest quintile.
  • The risk elevation was more pronounced in non-smokers (mortality ratio 2.58) and increased with combined overweight and smoking.

Conclusions:

  • Increased risk of stroke death associated with overweight is more evident in younger men and non-smokers.
  • Addressing overweight and smoking cessation could substantially reduce stroke mortality, potentially preventing up to 60% of stroke deaths.
  • These findings underscore the importance of weight management and smoking avoidance in stroke prevention strategies.