People with heart disease who are obese (BMI 30 or higher) have a 23% higher chance of dying from any cause compared to those who are overweight (BMI 25-30).

Scientific Claim

Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) is associated with a 23% higher risk of all-cause mortality in patients with coronary artery disease compared to those with a BMI of 25–30 kg/m².

Original Statement

“Model 2: 1.23 (1.13, 1.33) for BMI ≥30 vs 25-30 in total population.”

From study:Association of body mass index and waist circumference with long-term mortality risk in 10,370 coronary patients and potential modification by lifestyle and health determinants

Evidence Quality Assessment

Claim Status

appropriately stated

Study Design Support

Design supports claim

Appropriate Language Strength

association

Can only show association/correlation

Assessment Explanation

The study is observational, so causal language is inappropriate; 'associated with' correctly reflects the correlational nature of the findings.

Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

Association of body mass index and waist circumference with long-term mortality risk in 10,370 coronary patients and potential modification by lifestyle and health determinants

Cohort Study

Human

2024

Contradicting (0)

No contradicting evidence found

Source Study

Association of body mass index and waist circumference with long-term mortality risk in 10,370 coronary patients and potential modification by lifestyle and health determinants

Score: 59

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303329

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