• Self-reported BRFSS data significantly underestimated the prevalence of severe obesity (body mass index ≥40) among US adults compared with bias-corrected data, which provided more accurate estimates of severe obesity by sociodemographic characteristics and state. (cdc.gov)
  • State-level prevalence of bias-corrected severe obesity ranged from 5.5% (Massachusetts) to 13.2% (West Virginia). (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of severe (or class III) obesity (body mass index [BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared] ≥40) might be increasing faster than the overall prevalence of obesity (2,3). (cdc.gov)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is a commonly used simple measure that combines weight and height to classify obesity. (bmj.com)
  • Among the intrapersonal factors, obesity is directly influenced by volitional control of obesity, attitude toward obese persons, holding a correct body image and body image dissatisfaction. (frontiersin.org)
  • Obesity, which can be defined as an unhealthy excess of body fat ( 1 ) and measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI) 1 ( 2 , 3 ), predisposes an individual to a higher risk of diseases and premature mortality ( 4 , 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between SES and obesity and determine whether variations in the body mass index (BMI) of adult Nigerians is influenced by their SES. (ajol.info)
  • 2012) specifically examined the long term effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery on patients with T2DM with Class I obesity (BMI between 30-35 kg/m2). (bartleby.com)
  • MCHP researchers use the calculated body mass index value and a classification guideline to measure and identify obesity. (umanitoba.ca)
  • The body mass index (BMI, weight (kg)/height (m) 2 ) is a useful index of relative weight that can be applied to define obesity 13 and CED 14, 15 and can be used to assess individual and community nutritional status. (bmj.com)
  • Obesity is quantified with the body mass index (BMI), yet BMI does not reflect the fat distribution in the visceral abdominal volume (VAV) and subcutaneous abdominal volume (SAV). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Up to 40% of those with a normal body mass index will harbour metabolic abnormalities typically associated with obesity, which include hypertension, dyslipidaemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease. (bmj.com)
  • As a high body mass index (BMI) is associated with many age-related diseases, this increase in obesity prevalence, together with the demographic shift in the proportion of older individuals, calls for substantial efforts to better understand how BMI affects long-term health outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A large body of evidence supports the concept that the physiologic disturbances of OSA can cause systemic hypertension, a component of the metabolic syndrome, independent of the effects of obesity ( 2 - 5 ). (atsjournals.org)
  • However, technical demands associated with directly assessing insulin sensitivity using the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp, and a lack of studies in animal models, have precluded demonstrating that a cause-and-effect relationship exists between OSA and insulin resistance independent of obesity. (atsjournals.org)
  • Inconsistency in findings may be due to the use of non-specific measures for obesity, such as body mass index (BMI) or percent body fat, which do not account for the physiological differences between adipose tissue depots. (ukbiobank.ac.uk)
  • Obesity-related herniated discs might be caused directly by excessive bodily weight or may simply be exacerbated by a high body mass index. (herniated-disc-pain.org)
  • NHANES body measures data are used to monitor trends in infant and child growth, to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the U.S. population, and to examine the associations between body weight and the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population. (cdc.gov)
  • The Sagittal Abdominal Diameter (SAD), a new measurement, was first obtained in the 2011-2012 survey cycle as a data collection effort to establish U.S. population-based reference ranges, and to improve the health risk assessments associated with body weight and obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • To examine the associations of dietary glycemic index (GI) and dietary glycemic load (GL) with blood lipid concentrations and coronary heart disease (CHD) in nondiabetic participants in the Health Worker Cohort Study (HWCS). (hindawi.com)
  • Elevated levels of body mass index (BMI) and smoking are well established lifestyle risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Unlike in children, elevated body mass index (BMI) in older adults is directly proportional to health problems. (homsec.es)
  • Disrupted connections between memory and appetite regulating brain circuits are directly proportional to body mass index (BMI), notably in pa. (rgcf.org)
  • This study, therefore, provides a holistic overview of multiple factors affecting body weights i.e., socioeconomic and intrapersonal factors. (frontiersin.org)
  • Results confirm non-linear relationships between some socioeconomic, intrapersonal factors and body weight. (frontiersin.org)
  • The study examined 400 variants that genetically affect height and 70 variants that affect body mass index (BMI) then analyzed how those variants connected to five key socioeconomic factors, like education, employment status, occupation, income, and more. (payscale.com)
  • Objective To investigate the shape of the causal relation between body mass index (BMI) and mortality. (bmj.com)
  • As per the results of a large scale survey across India in 2019, people earning less than 100,000 Indian rupees per year had the highest proportion of underweight body mass index compared to other income groups. (statista.com)
  • We estimate the "utility-maximizing" Body Mass Index (BMI) and calculate the implied monetary value of changes in both individual and spousal BMI, using the compensating income variation method and data from the Swiss Household Panel. (springer.com)
  • One way to determine individuals' value of improvements in non-market goods like body mass index (BMI) is to calculate the willingness to pay (WTP) for such improvements or the willingness to accept (WTA) compensation for losses. (springer.com)
  • The government data used height and weight proportions to calculate participants' body mass indexes -- not their fat content directly. (scrippsnews.com)
  • The BMI results indicate the passing percentages are lower for the Hispanic, which is in agreement with past reports on body composition in Hispanic youth. (humankinetics.com)
  • Using the Fitnessgram standards, these data indicate the cardiovascular endurance of Hispanic youth may be similar to or better than the general population of children in the U.S. A higher rate of unhealthy body composition may be present, which would warrant targeted interventions for Hispanic children. (humankinetics.com)
  • Body fluids can be discussed in terms of their composition and the specific fluid compartment where they are located. (oncolink.org)
  • The lowest weight before death varies, as every individual has a different body size and composition. (livestrong.com)
  • We also propose to use Mendelian Randomization, a genetic epidemiological technique, to further determine if there is a potential causal relationship between genes for body composition and bone outcomes. (ukbiobank.ac.uk)
  • The proposed aims will advance our understanding of the relationship between body composition and bone health with the overarching goal to better predict individual risk for osteoporosis based on body composition and genetic profile. (ukbiobank.ac.uk)
  • Muscle and bone are denser than fat, so BMI can overestimate body fat in athletes with high bone density and muscle mass or underestimate it in older people who have low bone density and muscle mass. (harvard.edu)
  • The aims of this study were to investigate whether insulin can directly induce mitogenic activities in PCa-derived cell lines and to examine the mechanisms responsible for these actions. (scienceopen.com)
  • Furthermore, the reduction in whole-body insulin sensitivity during IH was not restored by ANS blockade. (atsjournals.org)
  • Meanwhile, fat tissue located directly under the skin in the abdomen and lower body regions, known as subcutaneous adipose tissue, is thought to contribute less to the metabolic dysregulation. (ukbiobank.ac.uk)
  • The results show that the biggest metabolic changes happened directly after surgery. (lu.se)
  • Using a validated bias-correction method, we adjusted self-reported body mass index (BMI) data from the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) by using measured data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. (cdc.gov)
  • Body fat distribution on computed tomography imaging and prostate cancer risk and mortality in the AGES-Reykjavik Study. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • A Computed Tomography showed a round foreign body, that was in fact a dislocation of the intra-prosthetic implant. (bvsalud.org)
  • While this measurement does not directly measure body fat or muscle mass, it has been shown to have a strong correlation with body fat measurements, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . (livestrong.com)
  • Please refer to the NHANES 2011-2012 Anthropometry Procedures Manual ( https://wwwn.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/2011-2012/manuals/anthropometry_procedures_manual.pdf ) for further details on obtaining body measurement. (cdc.gov)
  • Body mass index measurement and menopause duration were collected. (bvsalud.org)
  • Estrogen is an essential hormone that the male body needs for healthy functioning. (helenastudy.com)
  • Here are some tips that you can start practicing in your daily life to naturally reduce the estrogen levels in your body. (helenastudy.com)
  • Some food items can actively reduce the estrogen levels in the body. (helenastudy.com)
  • The intake of beer can directly cause a spike in the estrogen levels. (helenastudy.com)
  • When progesterone gets used to make cortisol, it will lead to the production of estrogen in the body. (helenastudy.com)
  • However, just because you have some of the common symptoms does not mean that it is necessarily because of high levels of estrogen in the body. (helenastudy.com)
  • There are also medications and treatments that can help you lower the estrogen levels in the body. (helenastudy.com)
  • Results-- From the directly measured physical activity, the average number per participant of moderate minutes of occupational physical activity and physical activity outside of work obtained in short bouts were 243 minutes (65%) and 130 minutes (35%), respectively. (cdc.gov)
  • Directly measured minutes of vigorous occupational physical activity were significant and positively correlated with self-reported fatigue. (cdc.gov)
  • Your body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of your body fat that is based on your height and weight. (aarp.org)
  • Body mass index, or BMI, is one way to estimate if an individual is underweight. (livestrong.com)
  • BMI can underestimate body fat in frail, older people who have lost muscle mass. (aarp.org)
  • A. BMI (your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in meters) is a pretty reliable way to determine whether you have too much body fat. (harvard.edu)
  • Body mass index is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in square meters. (livestrong.com)
  • Residual confounding can't be ruled out, in part because data on potentially important risk factors such as smoking, blood pressure, and body mass index weren't available. (medscape.com)
  • ABO blood group and body mass index (BMI) have individually been appraised as risk factors for certain diseases. (hindawi.com)
  • It is a measure of health risk that is correlated with body fat based on height and weight and can be applied to both adults and children. (umanitoba.ca)
  • While a high body mass index (BMI) in midlife is associated with higher risk of dementia, high BMI in late-life may be associated with lower risk. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A team led by Barbra A. Dickerman, PhD, of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, said that to their knowledge, their study is the first prospective investigation of directly measured fat distribution and the risk of advanced PCa. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • An established body of evidence points to reducing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol as one of the most effective ways to prevent and treat CHD, regardless of a person's risk (2-4). (cdc.gov)
  • A body mass index under 18.5 indicates that an individual is underweight. (livestrong.com)
  • However, being underweight can also cause health concerns and, in severe cases, cause the body to shut down completely. (livestrong.com)
  • Data is available from the UK Biobank directly- the authors are not authorised to provide this to others. (medrxiv.org)
  • All survey participants were eligible for the body measures component. (cdc.gov)
  • The body measurements file does not identify participants who had amputations because that information may be considered identifiable and pose a disclosure concern. (cdc.gov)
  • The body weight data for participants who had limb amputations were set to missing. (cdc.gov)
  • The body measures data for these participants are not reported. (cdc.gov)
  • The results may not generalize to clinical scenarios or subpopulations not directly studied. (medscape.com)
  • Results: Regardless of the study group, body mass index (BMI) was the most frequently used measure. (cdc.gov)
  • However, because this study was done on rats, the results cannot be directly applied to humans. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If depression is left moderators of the association between body weight and untreated, there will be considerable social and clinical depression which may explain the inconsistent results. (who.int)
  • Grip strength assessments directly correlate with overall muscular strength and can be an indicator of other health concerns. (murrayhospital.org)
  • Body mass index (BMI) is an inexpensive and simple method for assessing an individual's nutritional status but it does not directly measure body fat. (bvsalud.org)
  • This study was conducted at a community health center in Chelsea, Massachusetts. (cdc.gov)
  • This gave us the ability to compare what the prostate cancer looked like when it was first diagnosed to what it looked like when the prostate cancer was removed from the body," said Anthony M. Joshua, Ph.D and lead author of the study. (battlediabetes.com)
  • The proposed study aims to address the gaps in knowledge regarding the association between soft tissue and bone health by analyzing the relationship between fat distribution, lean mass, and bone outcomes (e.g., bone mineral density, fracture history). (ukbiobank.ac.uk)
  • Previous research has reported that Hispanic youth were significantly higher in skinfolds and body mass index (BMI) when contrasted to national reference data or comparison groups of white youth. (humankinetics.com)
  • Directly accessible data for 170 industries from 150+ countries and over 1 Mio. (statista.com)
  • The body measures data were collected, in the Mobile Examination Center (MEC), by trained health technicians. (cdc.gov)
  • This data file includes body measures for women who were pregnant at the time of their health examination. (cdc.gov)
  • BMI is a number calculated from a person's height and weight but doesn't measure body fat directly. (ahealthiermichigan.org)
  • The BMI is very useful because it correlates very closely to your body fat percentage which is much more difficult to measure. (dirfile.com)
  • We were able to directly measure the effect of metformin on the prostate cancer. (battlediabetes.com)
  • If a participant had an amputation, medical condition, or medical appliance, such as a cast, that prevented measurements from being taken on the right side of the body, the health technician took measurements on the left side. (cdc.gov)
  • Build muscle mass. (aarp.org)
  • In other words, increasing the intensity of your workout and building your muscle mass is the best way to burn more calories. (homsec.es)
  • 2013) compared conventional standard therapy with lifestyle modification to a single type of Bariatric operation (Roux-en-Y gastric procedure [RYGB]) and measured the effect on glucose control in patients with T2DM. (bartleby.com)
  • The 594KL can provide Body Mass Index (BMI) as well as Body Surface Area (BSA) information to help providers with health assessment and medication dosing. (affordablescales.com)
  • BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) is a single number which expresses a relationship between height, body surface area, and body weight. (dirfile.com)
  • Ranging from genes to age to gender to lifestyle, body weight is a condition that can be caused by several factors. (homsec.es)
  • Adequate feeding during childhood and adolescence is extremely important, due to its act directly on physical and cognitive development. (bvsalud.org)
  • In general, women will have more body fat than men, and older individuals have more body fat than those who are younger. (livestrong.com)
  • Patients in Europe were older, had a lower body mass index, less bicuspid disease and worse degree of aortic stenosis at baseline. (bmj.com)
  • Luteinizing hormone was directly associated with age in men older than 70 years. (lu.se)
  • While a higher BMI typically indicates a higher body fat percentage, individuals with the same BMI may have different levels of body fat. (livestrong.com)
  • The GL is defined as the product of GI and the carbohydrate content, reflecting both a food's glycemic index and carbohydrate levels [ 8 , 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Cross-sectional studies show an association between food insecurity and higher body mass index (BMI), but this finding has not been evaluated longitudinally. (cdc.gov)
  • A wide range of polices relating to body weight are justified as a means of fixing market failures such as imperfect information, negative externalities including higher medical cost, irrational behavior, and unanticipated variation in social norms regarding body shape (Philipson, 2001 ). (springer.com)
  • However, having a body weight that is way too low can also increase your chances of developing certain health problems. (homsec.es)
  • Common Vaccinations in Children Immunization (vaccination) helps the body defend itself against diseases caused by certain bacteria or viruses. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Immunity (the ability of the body to defend itself against diseases caused by. (msdmanuals.com)
  • 2 This places the blame for our expanding waist lines directly on the type and amount of calories consumed. (bmj.com)
  • Once children become adolescents, certain areas of the body require a more detailed examination. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The health technician was assisted by a recorder during the body measures examination. (cdc.gov)
  • The participant's age at the time of the screening interview determined the body measures examination protocol. (cdc.gov)
  • The body measures examination rooms in each of the MECs were identical with respect to layout and equipment. (cdc.gov)
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) is a statistical measure used to classify and compare individuals according to their height and weight. (umanitoba.ca)