March 1, 2019, Cardiology Today 

BMI increased more and total cholesterol decreased less in women compared with men during a 15-year period, according to an analysis of temporal trends in CV risk factor levels. The researchers assessed sex differences in temporal trends for risk factors, including systolic BP, BMI, smoking status, and HDL and total cholesterol. Trends in treatment and control rates of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia were also analyzed. 

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