“. Weight is now a higher factor than smoking which had been the #1 risk factor.Startling to me.”
Why were you startled?
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Just saw your good question.
Answer: For years the cardiac risk factors have been smoking, diabetes, hypertension, family history of heart disease, elevated cholesterol and cocaine/methamphetamines. Out of the blue, “obesity” jumps past all the previous risk factors to be the #1 cause of heart disease - when it wasn’t even on the list until now . I did not see that coming. Still digesting it.
What is your view?