Elevated levels of body mass index and waist circumference, but not high variability, are associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation

General Info

Geography

China (CHN)

Hebei

Coverage type

Subnational

Time period covered

January, 2006 - December, 2020

Data type

Scientific literature

Keywords

Anthropometry, Atrial fibrillation and flutter, Height, Weight

Citation

Authors

Zhao M, Song L, Zhao Q, Chen Y, Li B, Xie Z, Fu Z, Zhang N, Cheng X, Li X, Wang M, Wu S, Xue H, Li Y

Journal

BMC Med

Pages

215

Publication year

2022

Suggested citation

Zhao M, Song L, Zhao Q, Chen Y, Li B, Xie Z, Fu Z, Zhang N, Cheng X, Li X, Wang M, Wu S, Xue H, Li Y. Elevated levels of body mass index and waist circumference, but not high variability, are associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. BMC Med. 2022; 20(1): 215.