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Big data and cardiovascular risk-insights into obesity, diabetes, and coronary heart disease.

Marcus Dörr

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Marcus DörrInstitut für Community Medicine (SHIP/KEF), Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Walter-Rathenau-Straße 48, 17475, Greifswald, Germany. marcus.doerr@uni-greifswald.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain a major global health burden. Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are key modifiable risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD). The emergence of big data has revolutionized cardiovascular research by enabling deeper risk stratification and detection of complex interactions among clinical, lifestyle, and molecular variables.

objectiveThis article reviews how big data has advanced our understanding of the links between obesity, T2DM, and CHD. It highlights key findings from large cohort studies and international consortia as well as methodological innovations transforming cardiovascular epidemiology.

resultsThe data reveal that obesity and diabetes show significant regional differences in prevalence and incidence and are associated with other risk factor such as hypertension. Large-scale cohorts and consortia have confirmed that diabetes substantially increases CVD and mortality risk two- to fourfold and is linked to an up to 75% higher mortality rate, with earlier onset and poor glycemic control worsening outcomes. Novel approaches, including polygenic risk scores, machine learning, and real-world data integration, have improved prediction and causal inference. The interplay between obesity and diabetes is a major driver of CHD burden.

conclusionBig data has enhanced our understanding of cardiovascular risks associated with obesity and diabetes, improved risk prediction models, and provided a foundation for precision prevention strategies. Continued investment in large cohorts, data harmonization, and digital health tools is essential in order to translate these insights into effective public health strategies and reduce the global CVD burden.

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Big DataCardiovascular DiseasesCoronary DiseaseDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2ObesityComorbidityHeart Disease Risk FactorsHumansIncidencePrevalenceRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsBody weightCardiac diseasesDiabetes mellitusHigh-dimensional health dataRisk factors

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