Statins and blood pressure drugs changing health risks of obesity, study suggests - Takeaways - MDSpire

Statins and blood pressure drugs changing health risks of obesity, study suggests

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  • Elizabeth Cooney

  • July 1, 2026

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    Research indicates that adults over 40 with obesity have blood pressure and cholesterol levels comparable to those with normal BMI.

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    The study tracked cardiovascular risk factors in 1 million participants across seven countries over 25 years.

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    In the oldest age group, 70% to 72% of adults with obesity were taking blood pressure drugs or statins.

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    Young adults under 40 rarely received cholesterol or blood pressure medication, regardless of their BMI.

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    The study highlights that obesity does not occur in isolation, as other health risks remain elevated.

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Statins and blood pressure drugs changing health risks of obesity, study suggests

  • by Elizabeth Cooney

  • July 1, 2026

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