Association of the body roundness index with new-onset cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and older adults with and without diabetes: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

Abstract Background Among noncommunicable diseases, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity. In China, diabetes is renowned for its high incidence rate, and the body roundness index (BRI) is an emerging indicator for assessing obesity, particularly abdominal obes...

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Main Authors: Youli Kong, Qian Luo, Qing Zhang, Quan Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13098-025-01705-9
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