Mass General Brigham researchers found that long-term exposure to excess weight is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular disease risk than single-point BMI measurements. The effect is strongest in younger people, suggesting weight loss and reduction
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Long-term excess weight, not one-time BMI, can better predict cardiovascular risk
Long-Term Weight Stronger Predictor Key finding
Younger People Population most affected
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Long-Term Weight > Single BMI finding