The purpose of this study is to establish a prospective cohort. From registration to the 5th year, basic investigation, specific examinations for cardiovascular and metabolic disease, basic blood tests, collection of human material samples, and clinical event follow-up are conducted yearly. The obese group will be examined yearly, and telephone follow-up will be conducted if necessary. The control group will participate in the baseline survey once enrollment and clinical event follow-up by phone will be conducted annually thereafter. From the 6th year, only clinical event follow-up will be conducted.
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Inclusion criteria for the obese group 1. Adults 19 years of age or older 2. Obese patients with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2, \[BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2, including 10% or more\]) Inclusion criteria for the control group 1. Adults 19 years of age or older 2. Those with BMI 18.5\~24.9 kg/m2 Exclusion criteria for the obese group 1. Serious non-cardiovascular disease with life expectancy less than 6 months 2. Pregnant or suspected of being pregnant or are lactating 3. Patients within 3 months of organ transplantation 4. Patients currently being treated for acute transplant rejection 5. Patients treated for acute coronary syndrome (myocardial infarction, unstable angina) and discharged within 6 months 6. Patients with acute cerebral infarction within 6 months of being hospitalized and discharged 7. Type 1 Diabetes 8. Patients taking steroids, female hormones 9. Those who have difficulty using smartphones Exclusion criteria for the control group 1. Serious non-cardiovascular disease with life expectancy less than 6 months 2. Pregnant or suspected of being pregnant or are lactating 3. Persons who are continuously taking medications prescribed by a doctor due to chronic diseases excluding hypertension and dyslipidemia 4. Within 5 years of diagnosis of malignant tumor 5. Those who have difficulty using smartphones