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Cardiovascular Epidemiology Seminar Series

“Is the Association of Hypertension with Cardiovascular Events Stronger Among the Lean and Normal Weight Than Among the Overweight and Obese? The MESA Study”

Previous studies that suggest the association of hypertension with cardiovascular disease (CVD) events is stronger in the lean/normal weight than in the obese have either included smokers, diabetics, or cancer patients, or did not account for central obesity. Using data from MESA with the exclusion of smokers and people with diabetes or cancer, this study examines the interaction of adiposity with hypertension on CVD events using BMI-based definitions of overweight and obesity as well as waist circumference to assess adiposity.

Laura Colangelo
Biostatistician Senior
Department of Preventive Medicine

Friday, April 10, 2015
11:00am – 12:00pm
Department of Preventive Medicine
680 N. Lake Shore Dr., Ste. 1400
Stamler Conference Room
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For further information please contact:
j-tamanio@northwestern.edu