Predicting cardiovascular disease with Body Mass Index BMI and CVD: An Introduction Obesity, as indexed by the high body mass index (BMI), is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). About 60 - 80% of patients with CVD are overweight. However, there are mixed findings on the effect of decreasing BMI
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Obesity Screening to Predict Hot Flashes
Obesity Screening to Predict Hot Flashes Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) include hot flashes and night sweats. They are the primary symptoms of menopause and affect 60-80% of women. These symptoms all lead to a reduction in the quality of life. Contrary to the previous belief that VMS occurs near the final menstrual period