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Social, behavioral and biological correlates of cardiorespiratory fitness according to sex, nutritional status and maturity status among adolescents. A cross-sectional study

Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (3), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Our aim was to analyze multilevel correlates of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) according to sex, nutritional status and maturity status among adolescents. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study conducted in public schools. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study on 1,209 ...

Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Framingham Risk Score in Apparently Healthy Vegetarian and Omnivorous Men

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (5), 2018
Abstract Background: Recent studies have shown a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MSyn) in vegetarians (VEG) despite the inconclusive evidence from others. Objective: To verify the association between diet and other lifestyle characteristics and the prevalence of MSyn, cardiovascular risk factor...

Atherosclerotic Plaque in Patients with Zero Calcium Score at Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (5), 2018
Abstract Background: In view of the high mortality for cardiovascular diseases, it has become necessary to stratify the main risk factors and to choose the correct diagnostic modality. Studies have demonstrated that a zero calcium score (CS) is characteristic of a low risk for cardiovascular events. How...

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Metabolic Syndrome among Brazilian Adult Population: National Health Survey - 2013

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (5), 2018
Abstract Background: In Brazil, population-based researches analyzing prevalence and factors associated with metabolic syndrome (MS), a recognized predictor of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and an important cause of disability and death in the country are scarce. Objective: To evaluate prevalence of M...

Anthropometric changes and their effects on cardiometabolic risk factors in rural populations in Brazil

Abstract This article aims to evaluate associations between anthropometric changes in five years with lipid and blood pressure levels in Brazilian rural population. This longitudinal study evaluated 387 individuals aged 18 to 75 residents of two rural communities. Demographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, ...

Relationship between adiponectin and leptin on osteocalcin in obese adolescents during weight loss therapy

ABSTRACT Objectives: Obesity is a multifactorial disease characterized by the presence of the pro-inflammatory state associated with the development of many comorbidities, including bone turnover marker alterations. This study aimed to investigate the role of the inflammatory state on bone turnover mark...

Peso, estatura e índice de masa corporal de niños y adolescentes de moderada altitud de Colombia

Arch. argent. pediatr; 116 (2), 2018
Introducción. Existe preocupación progresiva por estudiar el crecimiento físico de diversas regiones del mundo, aunque no se considera la altitud como factor de ajuste. Objetivos. Comparar variables de crecimiento físico y patrones de índice de masa corporal (IMC) con la referencia del Centro para e...

Fatores associados ao baixo peso em idosos comunitários de sete cidades brasileiras: Estudo FIBRA

Resumo O objetivo foi estimar a prevalência de baixo peso em idosos segundo variáveis demográficas, socioeconômicas, de comportamentos relacionados à saúde, morbidades e estado de saúde. Trata-se de estudo transversal, multicêntrico, que envolveu 3.478 idosos da comunidade (≥ 65 anos). O Í...

Excesso de peso e fatores associados em quilomboras do médio São Francisco baiano, Brasil

Resumo O objetivo deste artigo é analisar a prevalência do excesso de peso e os fatores associados em adultos de comunidade quilombola do médio São Francisco baiano. Estudo transversal com amostra de 112 adultos. O excesso de peso foi avaliado pelo índice de massa corporal (IMC). A regressão linear...

Asociación entre el sobrepeso y la obesidad con el rendimiento académico en estudiantes de secundaria de la ciudad de Mérida, México

Resumen Introducción: Diversos estudios señalan una relación negativa entre la obesidad y el rendimiento académico en la población infantil. Sin embargo, este tema ha sido poco estudiado en México. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la asociación entre el sobrepeso y la obesidad con el ren...