March 3, 2026Open Access

Global, regional, and national trends in hypertensive heart disease burden due to high BMI: a 30-year analysis using GBD 2021 data with projections to 2035

Key Points

Hypertensive heart disease prevalence rises significantly due to high BMI, affecting primarily older men.
Projected decreases in prevalence by 2035 are minor, with continuing obesity concerns prevalent.

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Population

Global population analyzed in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 study for hypertensive heart disease (HHD) due to high BMI

Outcome

Hypertensive heart disease burden and prevalence trends due to high BMI

Rising obesity continues to drive a significant global burden of hypertensive heart disease, highlighting the need for ongoing public health interventions.

Abstract

High BMI intensifies HHD prevalence, particularly among men and older adults. Despite projected minor decreases by 2035, rising obesity underscores the ongoing need for public health interventions.

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Authors

Muhammad Babar Khawar

Kaleem Maqsood

Rui Sang

Journals

SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología

Frontiers in Public Health

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Institutions

Chinese Academy of Sciences

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mahidol University

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Global, regional, and national trends in hypertensive heart disease burden due to high BMI: a 30-year analysis using GBD 2021 data with projections to 2035

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