SMJ articles in the category "body mass index"

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Trends in Anthropometric Measurements of Internationally Adopted Children

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe anthropometric measures from internationally adopted children. Internationally adopted children are at risk for poor growth and development and there is no standardized growth chart evaluation for internationally adopted children due to variations in growth, genetics, and environmental exposures. Methods: This is…

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Outcomes of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Improve with Obesity: A Rural Appalachian Experience

Objectives: Obesity can be an independent predictor of fibrosis in tissues, including the liver, heart, and skin. We evaluated a rural Appalachian cohort of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) for its relation to obesity. Methods: Using American Thoracic Society 2018 diagnostic guidelines, an IPF cohort was systematically identified at an Appalachian…

Posted in: body mass index 17 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 2 mortality 38

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Obesity and Severe Obesity in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Objective: Research suggests a high prevalence of obesity in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but the prevalence of severe obesity and its association with risk factors unique to this population remain undetermined. This study sought to compare the prevalence of severe obesity in children with ASDs to that of…

Posted in: autism 4 body mass index 17 overweight 11 Pediatric 11

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Uric Acid Control in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease in a Southeastern US Urban Cohort

Objectives: Uric acid (UA) control may be insufficient in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in the current era. It is unclear, however, whether this is the result of environmental effects, patient anthropometrics or insufficient dosing of medical therapy (allopurinol). Methods: We have collected data on multiple clinical and laboratory parameters…

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Body Mass Index and Physical Inactivity: 2013 BRFSS

Objectives: Examine the odds of adults reporting physical inactivity (PI) across six body mass index (BMI) categories. Methods: We used data from the 2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Six BMI categories were used. Results: The odds of reporting PI in underweight men and men in the class I, II,…

Posted in: body mass index 17 logistic regression 3 physical inactivity 2 surveillance 14

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Longitudinal Trends in the Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in an Urban Emergency Department

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the longitudinal trends in diabetes mellitus (DM) in emergency department (ED) patients and evaluate the factors associated with those trends. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of all patients who presented to the ED from 2006 to 2011. The presence of…

Posted in: body mass index 17 diabetes mellitus 34 emergency department 21 Obesity 70

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Association of Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference with Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Retired NFL Players

Objectives: It is unknown which measure of adiposity (body mass index [BMI] or waist circumference [WC]) is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in retired National Football League (NFL) players and whether this relation is attenuated after adjusting for components of the metabolic syndrome (elevated triglycerides, fasting glucose, and low levels of…

Posted in: body mass index 17 waist circumference 4

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Analysis of Fall Injuries by Body Mass Index

Objective: To examine the association of body mass index (BMI) and fall injuries. Methods: Data were derived from the 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System and included subjects aged 45 years and older from Texas. The outcome was self-reported falls that resulted in injury to the respondents. Analysis of fall…

Posted in: body mass index 17 falls 3 Obesity 70 overweight 11

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Prevalence and Self-Reported Medical History of Overweight in a Cardiac Stress Testing Population

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of overweight in a cardiac stress testing population, and the percentage of subjects who indicate a history of overweight. Methods: A total of 251 consecutive subjects presenting for cardiac stress testing in a 450-bed community hospital from June to September 2010 were asked to complete…

Posted in: body mass index 17 Obesity 70 overweight 11 stress test 2

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Elevated Body Mass Index in Texas Head Start Children: A Result of Heredity and Economics

Objective: The problem of high body mass index (BMI) for age in the Head Start population in Texas is of great concern. The primarily Mexican American population is at high risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This study examines the prevalence of elevated BMI for age in the Head Start…

Posted in: BMI 4 body mass index 17 childhood obesity 3 Texas 13

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Addressing Obesity in the Hospitalized Patient: A Needs Assessment

Objective: To perform a needs assessment to determine the extent to which hospitalist providers recognize and intervene upon obese patients in the hospital setting. Methods: A chart review was performed for patients admitted to the hospitalist service at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center between September 1 and October 1, 2008….

Posted in: body mass index 17 documentation 5 hospitalist 6 inpatient 2 Obesity 70

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Weight Perception and Weight Control Practice in a Multiethnic Sample of US Adolescents

Objectives:Obesity is disproportionately prevalent among many racial/ethnic minority groups. The main objectives of this study are (1) to examine the extent of body weight misperception for a representative sample of US adolescents; (2) to explore the gender and racial/ethnic differences associated with an adolescents’ weight goals and weight loss attempts…

Posted in: adolescents 13 body mass index 17

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Correlation between High Risk Obesity Groups and Low Socioeconomic Status in School Children

Objective: Obesity is a major health problem among children and adolescents which is potentially affected by socioeconomic status (SES). The high risk group (HRG) comprises those youths with a body mass index (BMI) between the 85th and 95th percentile (at risk for overweight) and ≥95th percentile (overweight). We sought a…

Posted in: adolescents 13 African Americans 8 blacks 2 body mass index 17 children 22 ethnicity 6 middle school 2 race 15 sex 2 socioeconomic 2 whites 2

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Maternal Prepregnant Body Mass Index and Weight Gain Related to Low Birth Weight in South Carolina

Objectives: The primary purpose of this study was to describe the proportion of low birth weight that could be potentially prevented by programs focusing on maternal prepregnant body mass index (BMI) and/or weight gain during pregnancy. Methods: In this historic cohort design, study data consisted of birth certificates linked to…

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Relation Between Intraocular Pressure and Systemic Health Parameters in Taiwan

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between intraocular pressure (IOP) and several systemic health parameters in Taiwan. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records from all participants who had been examined in China Medical University Hospital. A total of 1,271 subjects (mean age, 50.0 ±…

Posted in: Age 4 blood pressure 10 body mass index 17 sex 2

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Which Anthropometric Indices Best Predict Metabolic Disorders in Taiwan?

Objectives: The aim of this survey was to assess the association between the three simple anthropometric indices (body mass index [BMI], waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and waist circumference [WC]) and various metabolic disorders, and to identify which indices can best predict metabolic disorders in Taiwan. Methods: A cross-sectional hospital-based survey was…

Posted in: body mass index 17 waist circumference 4 waist-to-hip ratio 2

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Application of Anthropometric Indices in Childhood Obesity

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine which anthropometric index can best predict childhood obesity and to investigate the interrelationship between these anthropometric indices and metabolic abnormalities. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. In March 2000, 2005 children aged 7 to 8 from the first grade of primary…

Posted in: body mass index 17 childhood obesity 3
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