Decades of weight gain linked to stroke risk, HUNT study finds

Researchers tracking weight changes over 42 years found that repeated increases in BMI significantly raise stroke risk, even in people who are currently at healthy weights. The finding suggests healthcare systems should monitor weight patterns over time, not just snapshot measurements, to identify people at growing cardiovascular risk.

Originaltitel: Body Mass Index Measured Repeatedly over 42 Years as a Risk Factor for Ischemic Stroke: The HUNT Study