BACKGROUND Current criterion of waist circumference (WC) for abdominal obesity is not enough to demonstrate characteristics of obese and non-obese populations defined by BMI. The aim of this study was to redefine the cutoff values of WC according to general obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m(2)). METHODS The receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to determine cutoff values of WC f...

background: prevalence of obesity in children has been increased during recent decades all over the world. obesity, particularly, abdominal obesity (ao) is associated with the risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. this study aimed to assess obesity and central obesity within students aged 11-18 of birjand city. methods: this cross‑sectional and descriptive‑ analytical study was...

Hypertension after pediatric renal transplant is a common and important risk factor for graft loss and patient survival. The mechanism of post kidney transplant hypertension is complex and multifactorial. Control of blood pressure in renal transplant patients is important but often times blood pressures remain uncontrolled. The management of hypertension and obesity in pediatric kidney transpla...

The relation between fatness and aspects of psychological status was investigated in a representative sample (339 men and 400 women) of a middle-aged suburban population. A significant positive relation was found between substantial obesity and low levels of anxiety (in men and women) and depression (in men).

Although solid-fuel use or smoking is associated with obesity measured by body mass index (BMI), research on their interactive effects general and central limited. Data of 20,140 individuals in the Henan Rural Cohort Study was examined independent combined associations prevalent obesity, which BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height (WHtR), fat percentage (BFP),...

BACKGROUND Obesity is considered a disease and one of the fastest growing global threats. In Pakistan General Physicians (GPs) are approached first in case of any disease thus their knowledge and practices regarding obesity are very important to assess. Our objective was to assess the knowledge and practices of GPs regarding obesity and management. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study con...

BACKGROUND Obesity is generally believed to be a risk factor for the development of postoperative complications. Although being obese is associated with medical hazards, recent literature shows no convincing data to support this assumption. Moreover a paradox between body mass index and survival is described. This study was designed to determine influence of body mass index on postoperative com...

OBJECTIVES To document general practitioners' (GPs) attitudes and practices regarding the prevention and management of overweight and obesity. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES A cross-sectional survey of a randomly selected sample of 1500 Australian GPs was conducted, of which 752 questionnaires were returned. The measures included views on weight management, definitions of success, views rega...