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Concomitant Mortality Trends Due to Obesity and Hypertension in the U.S.: A 20-year Retrospective Analysis of the CDC WONDER Database

Description
Examines mortality trends related to hypertension (HTN) and obesity in the United States. Utilizes 2000-2019 CDC WONDER data to analyze 254,116 obesity- and hypertension-related deaths according to demographics, metro versus nonmetro location, and state.
Author(s)
Rayyan Nabi, Alina Zanub, Muzamil Akhtar, et al.
Citation
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 25, 496
Date
07/2025
Tagged as
Cardiovascular disease · Mortality · Obesity and weight control · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data