The relationship between cardiometabolic index and the coexistence of hypertension and diabetes in individuals aged 45 and above: insights from two national datasets - Takeaways - MDSpire

The relationship between cardiometabolic index and the coexistence of hypertension and diabetes in individuals aged 45 and above: insights from two national datasets

  • By

  • Dong Yang

  • Jialiang Huang

  • Lincheng Duan

  • Zeping Chen

  • Yue Feng

  • January 28, 2026

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    Hypertension affects 47.7% of U.S. adults, with significant healthcare costs estimated at $219 billion annually.

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    Diabetes prevalence in the U.S. reached approximately 38.5 million in 2024, with related healthcare costs around $404.5 billion.

  • 3

    The Cardiometabolic Index (CMI) is a novel metric that reflects adiposity and lipid profiles, aiding in disease screening.

  • 4

    This study investigates the association between CMI and hypertension–diabetes comorbidity in individuals aged 45 and older in China and the U.S.

  • 5

    Prior research has not established the link between CMI and hypertension–diabetes comorbidity specifically in middle-aged and older populations.

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The relationship between cardiometabolic index and the coexistence of hypertension and diabetes in individuals aged 45 and above: insights from two national datasets

  • by Dong Yang, Jialiang Huang, Lincheng Duan, Zeping Chen, Yue Feng

  • January 28, 2026

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