Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2006, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (5): 669-671.

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The Relationship between Body Mass Index and the Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus,Coronary Artery Disease and Stroke

Yang Yi1, Yuan Shenyuan1, Pan Sufang1, Qian Ning2   

  1. 1. Department of Endocrinology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital University of Medical Sciences;2. Community Health Service Center, Fuxing Hospital, Capital University of Medical Sciences
  • Received:2006-04-05 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2006-10-24 Published:2006-10-24

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Abstract: Objective To investigate the relationship between body mass index(BMI) and the incidence of diabetes mellitus(DM),coronary artery disease(CHD) and stroke.Methods 1 566 residents were screened in Beijing area for DM,CHD and stroke in 1995.914 residents were followed up 5 years later and were divided into 4 groups by BMI. Results The prevalence of DM,CHD and stroke increased significantly with the increasing of BMI,especially the group of BMI≥30.Conclusion BMI is closely related to the prevalence of DM,CHD and stroke.

Key words: body mass index, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, stroke

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