A Series of Unhealthy Developments: The Multiple Facets of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in China

Even with a normal BMI, increased adiposity or WC likely put the Chinese population at higher cardiometabolic risk (16). [...]the results presented in the current study may have underestimated the CVD risk in those who have a normal weight but a high WC. [...]various policy strategies that target the multifaceted aspects of CVD and consider the environment, the food system, and psychosocial and socioeconomic factors, are critical in improving the health of the Chinese population and combating CVD worldwide.