Obesity
Research from Midwest Center for Health in the area of obesity published
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, March 5th, 2007
New investigation results, "Prevalence of obesity and high blood pressure in veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders: a retrospective review," are detailed in a study published in American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. "A frequent cause of mortality in spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI&D) is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Obesity and high blood pressure (BP) are modifiable risk factors for CVD," scientists in the United States report.
"Retrospective review of clinical and administrative data for 7959 veterans with SCI&D. Data elements included height, weight, blood pressure, demographics, and level of injury. Analyses included descriptive...
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