ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Insulin resistance (IR) and progressive pancreatic β-cell dysfunction have been identified as the two fundamental features in the pathogenesis of obesity and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. We aimed to investigate correlations between anthropometric indices of obesity ...
Estatura,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/etiología,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/fisiopatología,
Estudios Transversales,
Resistencia a la Insulina/fisiología,
Obesidad/complicaciones,
Obesidad/fisiopatología,
Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas,
Curva ROC,
Factores de Riesgo,
Circunferencia de la Cintura,
Relación Cintura-Cadera
Resumo: A pré-hipertensão arterial é precursora da hipertensão arterial e fator de risco para doenças cardiovasculares. Populações vulneráveis estão mais propensas a esse tipo de agravo devido às dificuldades de acesso aos serviços de saúde. Pesquisa anterior realizada em comunidades quilombo...
Población Negra,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Brasil/epidemiología,
Brasil/etnología,
Estudios Transversales,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Sobrepeso/epidemiología,
Sobrepeso/etnología,
Prehipertensión/epidemiología,
Prehipertensión/etnología,
Prehipertensión/prevención & control,
Prevalencia,
Factores de Riesgo,
Factores Sexuales,
Circunferencia de la Cintura
ABSTRACT Introduction: Standard anthropometric measures used to diagnose obesity in the general population may not have the same performance in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Objective: To determine cutoff points for body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) for detecting obesity in women...
Abstract: Objectives: To examine both body mass index (BMI) status and waist circunference (WC) in a large international sample of adult Special Olympics participants from Latin America. It also explored the association of age and sex with obesity in this population. Materials and methods: BMI and WC...
Factores de Edad,
Atletas/estadística & datos numéricos,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Comorbilidad,
Salud Global,
Discapacidad Intelectual/epidemiología,
América Latina/epidemiología,
Obesidad/epidemiología,
Obesidad/prevención & control,
Obesidad Abdominal/epidemiología,
Sobrepeso/epidemiología,
Sobrepeso/prevención & control,
Factores Sexuales,
Circunferencia de la Cintura
Abstract: This study focused on the correlation between neck circumference and other anthropometric measurements and cardiovascular risk factors and insulin resistance in the elderly in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. This was a cross-sectional study in 411 patients seen in primary care. Anthropo...
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Brasil,
Enfermedades Cardiovasculares/diagnóstico,
Estudios Transversales,
Diabetes Mellitus/diagnóstico,
Resistencia a la Insulina,
Síndrome Metabólico,
Persona de Mediana Edad,
Cuello/anatomía & histología,
Curva ROC,
Factores de Riesgo,
Circunferencia de la Cintura
Background: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves cardiometabolic markers, but its effects on the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is not well known. Aim: To determine the effects of a 12-week HIIT exercise program on cardiometabolic and quality of life variables of T2D ...
Garrido-Méndez, Alex;
Díaz, Ximena;
Martínez, María Adela;
Leiva, Ana María;
Álvarez, Cristian;
Ramírez Campillo, Rodrigo;
Cristi-Montero, Carlos;
Rodríguez, Fernando;
Salas-Bravo, Carlos;
Durán, Eliana;
Labraña, Ana María;
Aguilar-Farías, Nicolás;
Celis-Morales, Carlos.
Background: Active commuting is associated with a lower risk for obesity in developed countries. Aim: To investigate the association between active commuting and obesity risk in Chile. Material and Methods: Active commuting was measured using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ v2) in 5,29...
Ciclismo/estadística & datos numéricos,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Obesidad/etiología,
Circunferencia de la Cintura,
Caminata/estadística & datos numéricos,
Chile/epidemiología,
Encuestas Epidemiológicas,
Obesidad/epidemiología,
Análisis de Regresión,
Factores de Riesgo,
Factores Socioeconómicos
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate heart rate variability among adults with different risk levels for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods The risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus was assessed in 130 participants (89 females) based on the questionnaire Finnish Diabetes Risk Score and was classified as low risk...
ABSTRACT Objectives The objectives of this study were to evaluate the serum levels of adipokines in women with fibromyalgia with and without overweight/obesity, and to correlate the adipokines levels with clinical parameters associated with fibromyalgia and adipose tissue mass (body fat). Subjects and...
Adiponectina/sangre,
Biomarcadores/sangre,
Índice de Masa Corporal,
Proteína C-Reactiva/análisis,
Estudios de Casos y Controles,
Quimiocina CCL2/sangre,
Fibromialgia/sangre,
Fibromialgia/fisiopatología,
Leptina/sangre,
Sobrepeso/sangre,
Sobrepeso/fisiopatología,
Umbral del Dolor,
Calidad de Vida,
Valores de Referencia,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Encuestas y Cuestionarios,
Circunferencia de la Cintura
RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar las diferencias de adiposidad corporal determinada por Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC) y la Circunferencia de Cintura (CC) según grupos de edad en jóvenes universitarios de ambos sexos. Material y mé todo: Se evaluaron 330 alumnos universitarios, 152 varones y 178 mujeres...
