Body mass index in young adulthood and the combined risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke, venous thromboembolism and death before age 55 years*
| BMI categories | Number | Risk, % (95% CI) | Risk difference†, % (95% CI) | Rate‡ (95% CI) | HR† (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined outcome | |||||
| Normal | 1083 | 20 (16 to 23) | 0 | 649 (612 to 689) | 1 |
| Underweight | 63 | 18 (12 to 23) | −2 (−6 to 2) | 574 (448 to 734) | 0.9 (0.7 to 1.1) |
| Overweight | 205 | 31 (26 to 36) | 11 (7 to 15) | 1086 (947 to 1245) | 1.7 (1.4 to 1.9) |
| Obesity | 48 | 48 (38 to 59) | 28 (19 to 38) | 1814 (1367 to 2407) | 3.0 (2.3 to 4.0) |
*Among the 1955 birth cohort that appeared for military examination in Northern Denmark and who survived until their 22nd birthday.
†In all regression analyses, adjustments were made for cognitive test score and years of education.
‡Rates per 100 000 person-years.
BMI, body mass index.