Helping women with obesity risk after 40 years

• After 40 years, the risk of dying from heart disease increases, as the share of cholesterol in the blood changes through the years.
• Researchers suggest that this is associated with the increase in cholesterol levels in the bloodstream, which, in turn, leads to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Until age 40, “good” cholesterol remains high enough, so at that age it is easier to prevent the development of heart disease.

According to a study published in The Lancet, after age 40, the risk of dying from heart disease increases due to a higher proportion of “bad” cholesterol and a lower level of “good” cholesterol. The authors attribute this to the fact that the body’s processes change with age, which affects the balance of cholesterol.

For the study, researchers analyzed data from groups of people with non-HDL cholesterol levels (SBP) with age, and found that in people with higher levels of non-HDL cholesterol there is a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.

The authors note that, in Ukraine, due to the high prevalence of obesity, the risk of heart disease increases significantly as the body ages.

Researchers say that drinking water and eating healthy foods can help reduce the risk of heart disease. The study also found that people who maintain a healthy weight have a lower risk of developing heart disease.

For the study, investigators analyzed data from at least 1 million people aged 20 to 79 years in England, and estimated that the share of people with obesity has increased since 1990 to 2024. The researchers concluded that the risk of heart disease is higher in people with obesity.

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