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Obesity, AbdominalOverweightObesityAbdominal FatBody Mass IndexWaist CircumferenceWaist-Hip RatioMetabolic Syndrome XAbdomenRisk FactorsPrevalenceAnthropometryCross-Sectional StudiesThinnessPediatric ObesityBody WeightInsulin ResistanceObesity, MorbidWeight LossCardiovascular DiseasesIntra-Abdominal FatBody CompositionSex FactorsAdipose TissueAdiposityBody Weights and MeasuresBody Fat DistributionBlood GlucoseLife StyleDietDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2ExerciseBody ConstitutionHypertensionLogistic ModelsMetabolic DiseasesLipidsTriglyceridesAge FactorsNutrition SurveysEnergy IntakeWeight GainHypertriglyceridemiaOdds RatioInsulinAsian Continental Ancestry GroupSex DistributionFood HabitsAdiponectinDyslipidemiasSocioeconomic FactorsCholesterol, HDLHealth SurveysCohort StudiesDiabetes MellitusChinaBody HeightBody SizeUnited StatesLeptinQuestionnairesRepublic of KoreaBrazilSedentary LifestyleMotor ActivityDiet, ReducingBlood PressureUrban PopulationLiterature, ModernLongitudinal StudiesProspective StudiesKyrgyzstanFeeding BehaviorSmokingRural PopulationC-Reactive ProteinFollow-Up StudiesBody ImageAge DistributionMexicoMultivariate AnalysisDietary FatsJapanGlucose Tolerance TestLinear ModelsFastingRisk AssessmentPolandCosta RicaComorbidityEuropean Continental Ancestry GroupHyperglycemiaPortugalCase-Control StudiesCohort EffectEducational StatusAnti-Obesity AgentsBiological MarkersHispanic AmericansGlucose Intolerance
ObeseCircumferenceWaistDyslipidemiaHypertensionAdultsDiabetesInsulinSagittal abdominaUnderweightExcessAbnormalitiesRates of obesityRelation to abdominal obesityIncidenceHigh prevalence of overweightMetabolic syndromeTriglyceridesWeightCardiovascularChronicSedentaryPostmenopausal womenDeterminantsAndroid obesityDefinePopulationsAdiposityBodyMorbid obesityNearly tripledAffectsEpidemic of obesityConclusionIncreasesSignificantlyPopulationHealthCentral obesityShown that obesityHigherRisk factorsPeopleDiagnosisSevereChildhood obesityOutcomesIntakeRisksMeasurementsCONCLUSIONS
Obese32
  • Not all obese children develop obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). (medscape.com)
  • Less than 10% of children who are obese have endogenous obesity. (medscape.com)
  • Almost two-thirds of the adult population in the US are either overweight or obese. (healthcanal.com)
  • Overweight or obese people who are stout around the waist and abdomen are particularly at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. (news-medical.net)
  • Every orthopedic physical therapist is confronted with the obese patient who is 80-100 pounds overweight and has osteoarthritis of the knees. (physicaltherapist.com)
  • The waist-DeltaS(I) relationship differed across the levels of baseline BMI, being significant only in normal weight (r = -0.21) and overweight subjects (r = -0.16), but not in obese subjects. (nih.gov)
  • Among non-diabetics, waist circumference was a strong predictor of declining S(I) among lean subjects, a modest predictor among overweight subjects, but was not predictive among obese individuals. (nih.gov)
  • The latest statistics suggest that a little over 40 percent of the U.S. population is now obese and about 70 percent are overweight. (chriskresser.com)
  • Accordingly, this review examines the effects of daily CR versus intermittent CR on weight loss, fat mass loss and lean mass retention in overweight and obese adults. (researchgate.net)
  • We aimed to compare the effects of IER with those of CER on blood pressure control and weight loss in overweight and obese patients with hypertension during a 6-month period. (researchgate.net)
  • Consuming even slightly more energy than you use, over long periods of time, can cause you to become overweight or obese. (vic.gov.au)
  • In Australia, the number of people who are overweight or obese has continued to rise over time. (vic.gov.au)
  • The latest National Health Survey shows that men are more likely to be overweight or obese than women (74.5 % compared with 59.7% respectively). (vic.gov.au)
  • Men and women living in regional and remote areas of Australia are more likely to be overweight or obese than men and women living in major cities. (vic.gov.au)
  • The number of Australian children who are overweight or obese has also continued to increase since 1995. (vic.gov.au)
  • In 2017-18, 24.9% of Australian children were overweight or obese. (vic.gov.au)
  • The quantitative study included 105 First Nations children (Kindergarten to grade 6) and showed that almost half the children were overweight and almost one in five were obese. (drsharma.ca)
  • In North America alone, approximately 60% of the population is either overweight or obese. (benthamscience.com)
  • The obesity epidemic has resulted in more overweight/obese women before and during pregnancy. (karger.com)
  • Many pregnancies in overweight/obese women are uncomplicated and result in offspring of normal weight, leaving the main determinants of later adverse outcomes to be clarified. (karger.com)
  • The current obesity epidemic has resulted in an increasing number of overweight and obese women entering pregnancy [ 1 ]. (karger.com)
  • The body mass index is a 'rough' guide to help the medical profession decide whether is underweight, normal, overweight or obese. (docbrown.info)
  • Body-mass-index-for-age z-scores were used to classify students into underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obese categories. (researchsquare.com)
  • Overall, 21% of the students were overweight or obese and 9% of them had abdominal obesity. (researchsquare.com)
  • Students who consumed less than recommended amount of fruit servings had 1.68 times the risk of being overweight/obese, 2.49 times the risk of having abdominal obesity and 1.47 times the risk of having high total skinfold values compared to students with adequate fruit intake. (researchsquare.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention classifies more than 70% of U.S. adults as overweight, and more than 40% as obese. (discussweightloss.com)
  • You have a body rash (which represents the condition of being overweight or obese), and you make an appointment with me to discuss a treatment plan. (discussweightloss.com)
  • the literature on dietary patterns and components were included and However, obese subjects are more obesity as part of a larger review scored negatively in most of the di- likely to underreport intake of all ma- of dietary patterns and several out- etary guidelines indices. (who.int)
  • Doctors have traditionally used body mass index (BMI) as a tool to determine whether someone is overweight or obese. (webmd.com)
  • If your BMI is 25 to 29.9, your weight is classified as overweight but not obese. (webmd.com)
  • In patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are overweight or obese, antidiabetic medications that have additional actions to promote weight loss (such as glucagon-like peptide-1 [GLP-1] analogs or sodium-glucose-linked transporter-2 [SGLT-2] inhibitors) are suggested, in addition to the first-line agent for type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity, metformin. (medscape.com)
  • Adults are considered overweight if they have a body mass index (BMI) between 25 kg/m2 and 29.9 Kg/m2 and considered obese if their BMI is above 30 Kg/m2. (bvsalud.org)
Circumference20
Waist5
  • Association between overweight and fat accumulation around waist was tested considering the variables: sexual maturaten stage, income level, number of siblings, maternal Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical activity. (bvsalud.org)
  • Prevalence was 4.0% stunting, 4.8% wasting, 21.3% overweight and 27.3% fat accumulation around the waist. (bvsalud.org)
  • Low prevalence of nutritional deficits and high prevalence of overweight and fat accumulation around the waist were found. (bvsalud.org)
  • Some say measuring waist-to-hip ratio is better, but Harvard School of Public Health Obesity Prevention Source noted their research showed that waist size alone and waist-to-hip ratio measurements were both equally effective . (lifehacker.com)
  • Comparing the circumferences of waist and hips is another measure of whether you are 'overweight' and concentrates around one area where we can accumulate to much fat. (docbrown.info)
Dyslipidemia7
  • Dyslipidemia in obesity is a major cause of obesityrelated CVD. (benthamscience.com)
  • More specifically, the characteristic dyslipidemia of obesity is elevated plasma triglycerides and low plasma levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles. (benthamscience.com)
  • It has been shown that traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome modify the structural and functional characteristics of arteries reducing their compliance and increasing arterial stiffness. (dovepress.com)
  • A subsample of Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of at least 3 metabolic risk factors, 3,188 participants who fasted 8 or more hours with complete in- including abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, formation on biomarkers associated with metabolic syndrome was and elevated fasting blood glucose (1). (cdc.gov)
  • The main risk factors for NAFLD in this population were like those in the general population such as systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, visceral fat by sagittal abdominal diameter, overweight and obesity. (ecco-ibd.eu)
  • The new indication is for adults with either obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or greater, or overweight, with a BMI 27 kg/m 2 or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity, including hypertension , type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidemia. (medscape.com)
  • Waiting 6 months to determine if the lifestyle intervention alone will yield the desired outcome is not ideal, given the epidemic of obesity and its many comorbid conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia (1). (cdc.gov)
Hypertension6
Adults10
  • Global, regional, and national prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adults during 1980-2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. (nature.com)
  • Ford ES, Li C, Zhao G, Tsai J . Trends in obesity and abdominal obesity among adults in the United States from 1999-2008. (nature.com)
  • To update data on the prevalence of overweight, obesity and central obesity, and to measure incidence rates for such outcomes in adults living in the south-east of the Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
  • Adult-Onset Triggers: The development of an umbilical hernia in adults is commonly associated with an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. (speakerdeck.com)
  • Although the overall trends in obesity in the United States are well appreciated and obesity prevalence may be stabilizing, our analyses highlight troublesome trends in younger adults, in women, and in abdominal obesity prevalence, as well as persistent racial/ethnic disparities. (eurekalert.org)
  • To evaluate the prevalence of general and abdominal obesity and the concomitant presence of both outcomes and their determinants among adults living in a rural area. (scielosp.org)
  • More specifically, cycling has been associated with a 22% lower risk of all-cause mortality during a 10-13-year follow-up period among overweight adults. (mississaugacycling.ca)
  • The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved tirzepatide for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. (medscape.com)
  • Efficacy was established in two pivotal randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials of adults with obesity or overweight plus another condition. (medscape.com)
  • Another trial , which was presented at this year's Obesity Week meeting and was published in Nature Medicine , showed clinically meaningful added weight loss for adults with obesity who did not have diabetes and who had already experienced weight loss of at least 5% after a 12-week intensive lifestyle intervention. (medscape.com)
Diabetes20
  • Obesity and non-communicable diseases such as heart disease , cancer and diabetes are now the world's biggest killers. (vic.gov.au)
  • Increased abdominal obesity is related to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease , type 2 diabetes and cancer. (vic.gov.au)
  • Routine screening is not recommended for other groups of patients, such as those with obesity or diabetes mellitus. (scielo.br)
  • They clearly associated obesity, heart disease and diabetes to being unhealthy and considered natural foods and many sacred ceremonial practices associated with nature as healthy. (drsharma.ca)
  • There was a statistically significant association of triglycerides and HDL-C with increasing age, female sex, obesity, physical inactivity and poor glycaemic control of diabetes. (who.int)
  • Background Obesity is a well-documented risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with increasing evidence to suggest visceral adiposity as a greater risk factor for CVD than body mass index (BMI). (bvsalud.org)
  • Does Obesity Posses Higher Risk Of Diabetes? (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity and diabetes represent two significant global public health crises that are closely interrelated. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (sdgln.com)
  • With rising obesity rates worldwide, diabetes prevalence has also climbed dramatically. (sdgln.com)
  • This article explores the link between obesity and diabetes, the mechanisms behind the connection, complications that can arise, and preventive lifestyle measures and medical interventions to reduce diabetes risk. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (sdgln.com)
  • There are several mechanisms by which obesity induces insulin resistance and diabetes progression. (sdgln.com)
  • Genetics influence both obesity and diabetes risk, but lifestyle factors play a major role. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity provokes numerous secondary health issues that compound diabetes severity and progression. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity and overweight are serious conditions that can be associated with some of the leading causes of death, such as heart disease, stroke , and diabetes," said John Sharretts, M.D., director of the Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, and Obesity in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (medscape.com)
  • While being slightly overweight means a higher chance of weight-related illnesses such as diabetes, it also means a better chance of surviving stressful other illnesses and operations. (jorgenschaefer.de)
  • Research suggests that the most important risk factor for Type 2 Diabetes is obesity, which can result from consuming excess Calories compared to the amount required on a daily basis for normal body functions, movement, and physical activity (2). (sucre.ca)
  • increases in BMI are associated with increased risk for diabetes and abdominal obesity has emerged as a strong predictor of diabetes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Obesity is an increasing problem and the health care costs for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other lifestyle-related diseases are rocketing. (lu.se)
Insulin7
Sagittal abdomina2
  • 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)
  • Pregnant women and persons weighing more than 600 pounds were excluded from the sagittal abdominal diameter measurement. (cdc.gov)
Underweight2
  • Anthropometry Bergmann's rule Birth weight Body mass index (BMI) Classification of obesity Emaciation Hesse's Rule History of anthropometry Human height List of heaviest people Obesity Overweight Set point theory Stone (unit) § human body weight Thermoregulation in humans Underweight Weight loss and weight gain Weight phobia (disambiguation) So TY, Farrington E, Absher RK (June 2009). (wikipedia.org)
  • In rich developed countries we are often dealing with 'overweight' people eating too much rich fatty food, but in poorer underdeveloped countries we are dealing 'underweight' people, particularly young children suffering from malnutrition. (docbrown.info)
Excess5
  • Excess abdominal fat can be a health hazard. (gurze.com)
  • Doctors define obesity as a chronic (long-lasting) disease that results when have you have excess body fat that puts your health at risk. (webmd.com)
  • Abdominal obesity from excess calories from refined foods, especially flour and sugars products, along with excess alcohol use can cause higher risks for many diseases. (totalhealthmagazine.com)
  • The link between obesity and infertility is more significant when excess fats get accumulated in the abdominal region. (pearltrees.com)
  • The reason for this was that the overweight rats couldn't handle the excess energy sources in the form of glucose. (andromenopause.com)
Abnormalities2
Rates of obesity2
  • The rates of obesity and overweight have continued to climb, and many people who attempt to lose weight are either unsuccessful to begin with, or they experience short-term success but are unable to keep the weight off. (chriskresser.com)
  • Although researchers say that overall rates of obesity are similar for men and women, women are more likely to have severe, or class 3, obesity. (webmd.com)
Relation to abdominal obesity1
  • A total of 182 nutrition and lifestyles factors were investigated in relation to abdominal obesity among 7,403 male and 8,328 female participants of the Third U.S. National Health and Examination Survey (NHANES III). (nature.com)
Incidence6
High prevalence of overweight2
  • The current study detected a high prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult population in Rosario. (isciii.es)
  • Anthropometric measurements and a general questionnaire incorporating questions related to socio-demographic and lifestyle characteristics, education level and physical activity were used.Results: The current study detected a high prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult population in Rosario. (nutricionhospitalaria.org)
Metabolic syndrome5
  • Altered early growth likely influences the metabolic syndrome pathway, with obesity and T2D both occurring at a younger age [ 7 ]. (nature.com)
  • Obesity and metabolic syndrome (O&MS) due to the worldwide obesity epidemic affects children at all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) including dialysis and after kidney transplantation. (springer.com)
  • In this CPR, we discuss the management of obesity and metabolic syndrome (O&MS) in children and adolescents with CKD stages 2-5 and on dialysis, as well as after kidney transplantation, focusing on non-pharmacological treatment (diet, physical activity and behavior modification). (springer.com)
  • tein cholesterol deficiency increased for each hour of SBST, and Current public health policies should consider strategies for reducing SBST the risk of abdominal obesity increased for each hour of SBST in among the population to fight the epidemic of metabolic syndrome in Mex- those who were inactive. (cdc.gov)
  • Abdominal obesity is the major disorder constituting a base for the development of metabolic syndrome. (hindawi.com)
Triglycerides1
Weight14
  • The findings indicate that maintaining a healthy weight and avoiding abdominal obesity may protect against developing heart failure, especially among women who experience late menopause. (worldhealth.net)
  • Abdominal obesity tends to increase with weight gain and is a primary concern for overall health and fitness. (healthcanal.com)
  • The prevalence of abdominal obesity has increased among normal-weight women and overweight women and men," observes Dr. Ladabaum. (eurekalert.org)
  • Physician and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Naomi Parrella joins Chris in this episode of Revolution Health Radio to discuss metabolic health and how it relates to weight loss. (chriskresser.com)
  • We're going to talk about Naomi's experience in the multiple weight loss clinics [that] she runs, the difference between overweight, obesity, and metabolic health, and where those overlap, what some of the difficulties that she has faced in the clinical setting are, what some of the biggest obstacles to weight loss are, from her experience, and how to address some of those obstacles. (chriskresser.com)
  • The presence of overweight in men (BMI 25, 84 kg/m 2 ) and even normal body weight in women (BMI 21,62 kg/m 2 ) corresponds to an increased volume of visceral tissue in the abdomen. (hindawi.com)
  • Which new data are needed to explore the relationships of diet and dietary patterns to obesity and weight gain? (who.int)
  • Most research on obesity and can- to weight gain in postmenopausal cohol consumption, drinking hot tea, cer has focused on Caucasians in women [3]. (who.int)
  • Although weight gain and obesity use, white race, and obesity [8]. (who.int)
  • To screen you for obesity, your doctor might talk to you about your health history to learn about your eating and activity patterns, history of weight gain and loss, and more. (webmd.com)
  • [ 15-17 ] Although weight gain and abdominal obesity may be attenuated by estrogen therapy, hormone therapy is of limited use as it has been linked to various health risks. (medscape.com)
  • 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)
  • Obesity management guidelines specify initial goals for participation and weight reduction for the first 6 months of a weight-reduction intervention, but guidelines do not specify when to assess early response and make adjustments. (cdc.gov)
  • Extra weight around the middle and upper parts of the body (central obesity ). (medlineplus.gov)
Cardiovascular2
  • Separate and combined associations of body-mass index and abdominal adiposity with cardiovascular disease: collaborative analysis of 58 prospective studies. (nature.com)
  • 11 , 12 Visceral obesity is associated with hyperleptinemia, leptin-resistance and hypoadiponectinemia configuring a high cardiovascular risk phenotype. (dovepress.com)
Chronic3
  • Chronic Coughing or Constipation: The constant straining associated with persistent coughing or constipation might increase abdominal pressure over time. (speakerdeck.com)
  • Overweight and obesity are important modifiable risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) 1 1. (scielosp.org)
  • Obesity increases the risk of many chronic and potentially lethal diseases. (vic.gov.au)
Sedentary3
  • Philadelphia, PA, July 7, 2014 - Sedentary lifestyle and not caloric intake may be to blame for increased obesity in the US, according to a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). (eurekalert.org)
  • Considered as by-products of the processes of accelerated urbanization and globalization, the consumption of high energy density foods, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity showed an increase in their prevalences in the last decades in middle- and low-income countries 2 2. (scielosp.org)
  • A sedentary life with overeating and being overweight can create a high risk of disease and a shorter lifespan. (totalhealthmagazine.com)
Postmenopausal women5
  • Little was known about the impact of obesity on COPD and asthma in pre- and postmenopausal women. (andromenopause.com)
  • To investigate the relationship between obesity and sleep architecture in postmenopausal women. (medscape.com)
  • In postmenopausal women, high BMI and abdominal obesity are sources of sleep disturbances, decreasing deep sleep, and sleep efficiency, while increasing the risk of obstructive sleep apnea. (medscape.com)
  • The prevalence of overweight and obesity is proportionally higher in postmenopausal women when compared with premenopausal women. (medscape.com)
  • [ 14 ] There is also evidence that estrogen withdrawal affects fat distribution, leading to an increased proportion of abdominal fat in postmenopausal women. (medscape.com)
Determinants4
  • The increasing global trends in obesity and its associated burden of disease indicate a need to identify modifiable determinants of obesity. (nature.com)
  • Our observational investigation that systematically investigates multiple modifiable factors simultaneously has enabled the creation of data-driven hypotheses regarding the possible role of determinants of abdominal obesity and has identified potential avenues for mechanistic investigations to clarify suitable targets of intervention. (nature.com)
  • We found a rather high prevalence of unhealthful dietary behaviors among primary school students in Kenya, identified their determinants, and the association between specific behaviors and overweight/obesity. (researchsquare.com)
  • A variety of scores were includ- of cultural determinants of obesity ty of settings to evaluate the major ed in the USDA review, including the in LMICs is presented in Chapter 2. (who.int)
Android obesity3
Define2
  • Through this article, we will better define abdominal obesity is and discuss treatment solutions to combat it. (gurze.com)
  • Over 63% of the studies relied solely on BMI to define obesity. (cdc.gov)
Populations4
  • We observed high prevalences of general and abdominal obesity in this population, which is consistent with the values found in urban populations. (scielosp.org)
  • Studies that have examined the association between diet and childhood obesity in populations outside Kenya have shown mixed results. (researchsquare.com)
  • Recent research exploring the Index (HEI-1995 and HEI-2005), to mitigate the rising prevalence of effect of dietary patterns on mortality the Diet Quality Index-Internation- obesity in the study populations. (who.int)
  • This is in part due to the limited understanding of some occupational safety and health researchers regarding the complex issues surrounding obesity classification and also the mixed recommendations over the past 2-3 decades and across populations. (cdc.gov)
Adiposity1
  • In addition, the body adiposity index (BAI), abdominal volume index (AVI), body shape index (ABSI), or conicity index (CI) could have a predictive ability for evaluating HTN [ 16 - 19 ], while the ponderal index (PI) could do the same for preHTN [ 20 ]. (hindawi.com)
Body12
Morbid obesity1
  • You might have heard the term "morbid obesity" to refer to obesity that's likely to pose serious threats to your health. (webmd.com)
Nearly tripled2
Affects4
  • The problem of obesity affects many Asian and Persian Gulf countries, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and it has become one of the top health challenges in such countries (5,6). (who.int)
  • In our study, we investigated if and how obesity affects the relationship between menopausal age and the future risk of developing heart failure. (worldhealth.net)
  • The researchers wanted to study whether and how obesity affects the risk of heart problems in older women. (andromenopause.com)
  • The study, published in the J ournal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) , found that obesity affects the risk of obstructive airway disease and can lead to deterioration in lung function. (andromenopause.com)
Epidemic of obesity1
Conclusion1
Increases4
  • Multiple Pregnancies: Hernia risk increases with each additional pregnancy because each pregnancy puts extra strain on the abdominal muscles. (speakerdeck.com)
  • Obesity increases the risk of many diseases. (vic.gov.au)
  • Obesity causes changes in the secretion of sex hormones and thereby increases infertility. (pearltrees.com)
  • However, recent studies show that obesity increases the risk of heart failure in women who experience a late menopause (55 or older). (andromenopause.com)
Significantly5
  • The prevalence of overweight/obesity was significantly associated with age (AOR = 2.8-7.4), higher education (AOR = 1.7), female gender (AOR = 1.4), low physical activity (AOR = 1.3), smoking (AOR = 0.55) and opium use (AOR = 0.79). (who.int)
  • While women who enter menopause before age 45 are known to be at higher risk of heart failure, obesity significantly increased heart failure risk among women who experienced late menopause - at age 55 or older, according to a new study. (worldhealth.net)
  • While women who enter menopause before age 45 are known to be at higher risk for heart failure, obesity significantly increased heart failure risk among women who experienced late menopause -- at age 55 or older, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association , an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association. (worldhealth.net)
  • While investigators did not examine what types of foods were consumed, they did observe that total daily calorie, fat, carbohydrate, and protein consumption have not changed significantly over the last 20 years, yet the obesity rate among Americans is continuing to rise. (eurekalert.org)
  • The risk of general and abdominal obesity and concomitant outcomes increased significantly with age in both sexes. (scielosp.org)
Population3
Health17
  • Attempts are under way to improve awareness of sleep disorders and their impact on the health of children with obesity. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Simone, with her vast expertise, offers guidance to concerned parents, individuals noticing unusual abdominal shifts, and health enthusiasts. (speakerdeck.com)
  • According to the WHO, obesity is a serious endemic public health threat worldwide (1). (gurze.com)
  • There is no easy answer in our ongoing battle against obesity, but identifying the link between the drop in physical activity and increased BMIs, as well as the groups particularly affected, can assist public health officials to develop targeted, effective interventions. (eurekalert.org)
  • It's closely associated with a higher risk of obesity-related health issues , even after taking BMI into account. (lifehacker.com)
  • Due to the limitations of BMI methodology, current reports by the World Health Organization and other organizations suggest combining the measurements of BMI and abdominal obesity [ 11 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Based on how doctors and others in health care have previously treated patients with obesity or overweight conditions, my guess is that many will respond by declaring: "Well, it's their own fault for being overweight! (discussweightloss.com)
  • Use of various obesity measurement and classification methods in occupational safety and health research: a systematic review of the literature. (cdc.gov)
  • Background: This study systematically examined obesity research in occupational safety and health regarding the use of various obesity measurement and classification methods. (cdc.gov)
  • According to the World Health Organization, more than 4 million people die every year due to obesity or overweight. (webmd.com)
  • In current times, it's easy to be overweight (or let's say, harder to stay trim), however, research is showing that health and longevity can be protected with exercise and staying fit even with being somewhat overweight. (totalhealthmagazine.com)
  • Cycling training programs have been proven to impact health-related quality of life (HRQOL) positively, especially in people with obesity. (mississaugacycling.ca)
  • Tackling obesity is imperative for public health. (sdgln.com)
  • Obesity is a substantial public health crisis in the United States, and internationally, with the prevalence increasing rapidly in numerous industrialized nations. (medscape.com)
  • Obesity is associated with a variety of health problems. (andromenopause.com)
  • Research has already shown that being overweight can increase hot flashes during menopause, but there are also more serious health problems associated with it. (andromenopause.com)
  • Obesity is quickly becoming a very prevalent condition in most western countries, and brings with it severe negative effects on health. (jorgenschaefer.de)
Central obesity2
  • Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine the potential predictors of overweight, obesity and central obesity, and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) were obtained. (who.int)
  • The prevalence was 35.8% (37% men, 35% women) for overweight, 22.3% (16% men, 26.3% women) for obesity, and 31.1% (15.6% men, 41.2% women) for central obesity. (who.int)
Shown that obesity1
Higher3
  • Middle-aged participants, women, and those with low physical activity were at higher risk for overweight/obesity. (who.int)
  • Note of caution: Having a high BMI is not always unhealthy e.g. sports people train hard to build up extra muscle which is heavier than fat, so they will tend to have higher than 'normal' BMI values and would not be classed as overweight. (docbrown.info)
  • Obesity is defined by a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or higher. (sdgln.com)
Risk factors1
  • Novel risk factors may be may have been studied extensive- the rise in the prevalence of obesity identified in newly studied popula- ly in high-income countries (HICs), continues in LMICs, there may be an tions and regions. (who.int)
People5
  • Genetic Predisposition: Hernias are not common, but certain people may have a hereditary tendency that makes their abdominal wall weaker. (speakerdeck.com)
  • Localized Discomfort: Some people, particularly while engaging in activities that increase abdominal pressure, may feel mild to moderate pain or a sensation of pressure at the hernia site. (speakerdeck.com)
  • Researchers also tracked the rise in abdominal obesity, which is an independent indicator of mortality even among people with normal BMIs. (eurekalert.org)
  • People with a BMI of 25 kg/m2 or more are classified as overweight. (vic.gov.au)
  • Obesity is more common in people at middle age and older. (webmd.com)
Diagnosis1
  • Ultimately, BMI results are no longer sufficient to make an accurate diagnosis of obesity. (gurze.com)
Severe1
Childhood obesity4
  • It was also evident that it is crucial to involve the elders, extended family members and the parents in any meaningful initiatives to address childhood obesity in this (and probably other) First Nations community. (drsharma.ca)
  • Although obesity prevalence is known to be rising in East Africa, research on childhood obesity is still minimal. (researchsquare.com)
  • These results can guide childhood obesity prevention measures in Kenya and other nations in East Africa. (researchsquare.com)
  • However, research on the prevalence of these behaviors and their association with childhood obesity in Kenya and other countries in the region is still quite limited. (researchsquare.com)
Outcomes2
  • However, rural activities were a protective factor for obesity outcomes. (scielosp.org)
  • Obesity has emerged as a significant risk factor for poor outcomes in patients infected with COVID-19. (discussweightloss.com)
Intake4
  • In contrast to the other factors which showed inverse associations with abdominal obesity, aspartame intake displayed a positive relationship with this outcome (OR: 1.18, 95% CI: 1.10-1.26 for each log increase in aspartame intake in women). (nature.com)
  • The study looked at the escalation of obesity in terms of both exercise and caloric intake. (eurekalert.org)
  • Our findings do not support the popular notion that the increase of obesity in the United States can be attributed primarily to sustained increase over time in the average daily caloric intake of Americans," concludes Dr. Ladabaum. (eurekalert.org)
  • In 2014, the United States De- obesity were fruits, vegetables, shown underreporting of intake of partment of Agriculture (USDA) Nu- whole grains, legumes, and fish. (who.int)
Risks1
Measurements1
  • The workshop provided insights of primary measurements for the characterization of sustainable nutritional intervention strategies in the mother, infant and child for preventing obesity in later life. (karger.com)
CONCLUSIONS1
  • Conclusions: Few authors acknowledged the limitations of using indirect obesity measures. (cdc.gov)