Obesity is not only a well-known, significant risk factor for the development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but is also recognized as a disease entity in its own right and therefore also a comorbidity. Globally, there has been a rapid increase in prevalence over the last few decades, with more than one billion people affected by 2024. The obesity epidemic is a phenomenon that is being addressed by national and international cardiology societies in particular and discussed in corresponding consensus statements and guidelines.
Partner
Autoren
- Dr. med. Elisa Alba Schmidt
- PD Dr. med. David Niederseer
Publikation
- InFo DIABETOLOGIE & ENDOKRINOLOGIE
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