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This could be a signal that people who don't visit the doctor often are more likely to develop CVD. It makes sense—if caught early, risk factors like high BMI,
by brandonb 10y ago
This could be a signal that people who don't visit the doctor often are more likely to develop CVD. It makes sense—if caught early, risk factors like high BMI, high blood pressure, and high LDL cholesterol can be treated and thereby prevent heart attacks and other cardiovascular events.
- qbrass 10y agoOr it's selection bias from people who don't normally go to the doctor mostly going when there's a problem. The people who don't go to the doctor because they feel fine aren't included in the study.