Over-40s with obesity have normal-BMI cholesterol and blood pressure levels, study finds
A study indicates that adults over 40 with obesity now show cholesterol and blood pressure levels comparable to those with a healthy BMI, largely due to the increased use of statins and blood pressure medication. Researchers suggest these medical interventions have successfully narrowed the cardiovascular health gap between weight groups.
Why it matters
The findings provide important context for the cardiovascular health of the aging population and the role of preventative medication in managing obesity-related risks.
In some cases, people with obesity were ‘better off’ than those of a healthy weight, the researchers said./Getty Images In some cases, people with obesity were ‘better off’ than those of a healthy weight, the researchers said./Getty Images Obesity Statins helping people with obesity match those of healthy weight on key metrics, study finds Differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure found to have ‘narrowed or disappeared’ in over-40s
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