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Increases in body mass index over a 7-year period and risk of cause-specific mortality in Korean men
International Journal of Epidemiology, 09/22/09

Yun KE et al. – Among middle–aged Korean men, obesity or severe weight gain was detrimental to CVD mortality. An increase in BMI appeared to have a predictive value for CVD mortality, especially when used in combination with baseline BMI level. In contrast, moderate weight gain in non–obese men seemed to protect against non–CVD and all–cause mortality.

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Sex Differences in Mortality among Older Frail Mexican Americans
Journal of Women's Health, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 93%

Coronary artery disease: Are men and women created equal?
Gender Medicine, 10/23/09 Relevance Score: 92%

The Adult Body: How Age, Gender, and Body Mass Index Are Related to Body Image
Journal of Aging and Health, 11/13/09 Relevance Score: 89%

Usefulness of Triglycerides-to–High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio for Predicting the First Coronary Event in Men
The American Journal of Cardiology, 11/06/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Relationship Between Prostate-specific Antigen and Hematocrit: Does Hemodilution Lead to Lower PSA Concentrations in Men With a Higher Body Mass Index
Urology, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 88%