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cardiovascular risk factors
Also known as: cardiovascular risk factor, cardiovascular disease risk, cardiovascular risk
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Chronic inflammation in the etiology of disease across the life span nature.com Dec 5, 2019 3 facts
referenceLindeberg et al. (1997) studied the age relations of cardiovascular risk factors in the traditional Melanesian society of Kitava.
referenceHigh-sensitivity C-reactive protein is a biomarker used to assess inflammation in the context of cardiovascular risk, as detailed by Ridker (2016).
claimShen-Orr, S. S. et al. (2016) report that defective signaling in the JAK-STAT pathway tracks with chronic inflammation and cardiovascular risk in aging humans.
Associations between dietary diversity and self-rated health in a ... link.springer.com Feb 28, 2025 2 facts
claimDietary diversity scores (DDS) are associated with the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular risk factors, and metabolomic syndrome, although some systematic reviews and meta-analyses caution that these relationships depend on the method used to determine the DDS.
referenceFarhangi MA, Jahangiry L published a study in Public Health Nutrition (2006) titled 'Dietary diversity score and cardiovascular risk factors in tehranian adults' which analyzes the relationship between dietary diversity and cardiovascular health.
EBM Tools for Practice: Best Biomarkers for Inflammation lipid.org 2 facts
claimIn the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial (ASCOT), on-treatment high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels following statin treatment predicted subsequent cardiovascular risk reductions.
claimA study of diabetic patients demonstrated that baseline and second-year C-reactive protein (CRP) levels provided cardiovascular risk prediction independently of standard risk factors and glycemic control.
Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu 2 facts
referenceMezzano D, Munoz X, Martinez C, et al. studied cardiovascular risk factors in vegetarians, specifically focusing on hemostasis, inflammatory markers, and plasma homocysteine, as published in Thrombosis and Haemostasis in 1999.
referenceMeleady and Graham (1999) published a review in Nutrition Reviews examining whether plasma homocysteine is a causal, consequential, or inconsequential cardiovascular risk factor.
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Sep 19, 2022 1 fact
referenceA 2004 study by Mikkilä et al. published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition analyzed longitudinal changes in diet from childhood into adulthood and their relationship to cardiovascular disease risk using data from the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study.
Bridging the Gap Between LLMs and Evolving Medical Knowledge arxiv.org Jun 29, 2025 1 fact
claimCurrent tobacco use increases cardiovascular risk with hormonal contraceptives but does not contraindicate the use of copper IUDs.
Health and environmental impacts of diets worldwide globalnutritionreport.org 1 fact
referenceGuasch-Ferré M, Satija A, Blondin SA, et al. published a meta-analysis in Circulation in 2019 comparing randomized controlled trials of red meat consumption against various other diets to assess cardiovascular risk factors.
New dietary guidelines underscore importance of healthy eating newsroom.heart.org Jan 7, 2026 1 fact
claimThe American Heart Association recommends that consumers prioritize plant-based proteins, seafood, and lean meats, while limiting high-fat animal products such as red meat, butter, lard, and tallow, due to their link to increased cardiovascular risk.
Medicinal plants meet modern biodiversity science - OUCI ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceVuksan et al. conducted a double-blind, randomized, cross-over clinical trial demonstrating the efficacy and safety of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.) extract on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Modern Diet and its Impact on Human Health - Longdom Publishing longdom.org 1 fact
claimMonounsaturated fatty acids, commonly found in the Mediterranean diet, may reduce cardiovascular risks beyond their effects on plasma lipids, such as by normalizing glucose tolerance and blood pressure.
How Testosterone Changes Affect Men's Health as You Age columbiadoctors.org Dec 16, 2025 1 fact
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Tracking Inflammation Through Biomarkers rupahealth.com Jul 24, 2024 1 fact
claimElevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels indicate inflammation associated with atherosclerosis and increased cardiovascular risk, which prompts early intervention to reduce the risk of future adverse cardiac events.
Diet composition and staple-food dependence as structural ... researchsquare.com 1 fact
claimDiets high in ultra-processed foods may show high diet diversity but are linked with poor health outcomes, including obesity and cardiovascular risk.
Diet Quality Indices: Measures for Bridging Nutrition and Public Health link.springer.com 2 days ago 1 fact
referenceNavarro JCA, Prado SMC, Cardenas PA (2010) published a study in Clinics titled 'Pre-historic eating patterns in Latin America and protective effects of plant-based diets on cardiovascular risk factors'.
Global overview of dietary outcomes and dietary intake assessment ... link.springer.com Aug 21, 2021 1 fact
referenceA 2019 pilot study by von Katzler et al., published in BMC Public Health, compared lifestyle behaviors and the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors between Kiribati and European seafarers.