Global, regional, and national burden of disease for high BMI-related ischemic stroke in people aged 70 and older: trend analysis from 1990 to 2021 and projections for 2044 - Takeaways - MDSpire

Global, regional, and national burden of disease for high BMI-related ischemic stroke in people aged 70 and older: trend analysis from 1990 to 2021 and projections for 2044

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  • Zhendong Huang

  • Yu Min

  • Guowen Zhang

  • Ji Li

  • May 22, 2026

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    High BMI significantly contributes to ischemic stroke burden in adults aged 70 and above, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

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    From 1990 to 2021, deaths from high BMI-attributable ischemic stroke increased from 55,302 to 83,007 among older adults.

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    Global death rates for high BMI-related ischemic stroke show marked disparities based on socio-demographic index and sex.

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    Despite declining disability-adjusted life years globally, low and low-middle SDI regions experienced stagnation or increases.

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    Projections indicate that deaths from high BMI-related ischemic stroke could reach 104,638 by 2044, primarily affecting those aged 80 and above.

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Global, regional, and national burden of disease for high BMI-related ischemic stroke in people aged 70 and older: trend analysis from 1990 to 2021 and projections for 2044

  • by Zhendong Huang, Yu Min, Guowen Zhang, Ji Li

  • May 22, 2026

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