Overweight and Obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
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- Age- and Gender-Specific Smoothed Waist Circumference Percentiles for Kuwaiti Adolescents.
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- Social and Health Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Kuwaiti College Students.
- Associated Cutaneous Diseases in Obese Adult Patients: A Prospective Study from a Skin Referral Care Center.
- Impact of Obesity on Nuclear Medicine Imaging.
- Comparison of Obesity and Its Relationship to Some Metabolic Risk Factors of Atherosclerosis in Arabs and South Asians in Kuwait.
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- Can Breastfeeding and its Duration Determine the Overweight Status of Kuwai Children at the Age Of 3-6 Years.
CONCLUSION: A majority of Kuwaiti mothers were unable to correctly perceive their children's weight status, especially for their male, overweight children. Two-thirds of the mothers had a plan to control their weight if the children become obese. The child's age, the child and mother's body weight, and the mother's correct perception mainly affected the selection of the plan.
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Asia Pac J Public Health. 2011 Jun 28. [Epub ahead of print] Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among Kuwaiti Men. Naser Al-Isa A, Campbell J, Desapriya E. University of Kuwait, Saffat, Kuwait.
Obesity is a global epidemic and has become a critical issue in Gulf countries such as Kuwait. The objective of this study is to assess the factors that are associated with overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adult men. Weights and heights of a random sample of 464 men and their companions were collected to obtain body mass index (BMI). The overall levels of overweight and obesity were 48.5% and 19.8%, respec vely. Logis c regression analysis of significantly associated factors revealed that factors contributing to risk of overweight and obesity included increasing age, having an obese mother or brother(s) and/or other obese relatives, having a lower grade point average, not being physically active, and being in poor health. Having a higher income and feeling tired were risk factors for obesity only. Family history is an important predictor of overweight and obesity in Kuwaiti men; however, this study identified several modifiable factors. It is recommended that factors that contribute to the development of overweight and obesity in Kuwait be targeted with behavioral change and/or health education interventions.
Med Princ Pract. 2010;19(4):269-74. Epub 2010 May 26. Age- and Gender-Specific Smoothed Waist Circumference Percentiles for Kuwaiti Adolescents. Jackson RT, Al-Hamad N, Prakash P, Al-Somaie M. Department of Nutrition and Food Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA. bojack@umd.edu Abstract OBJECTIVE: To ascertain abdominal obesity prevalence (waist circumference, WC) in adolescents and to develop smoothed WC percentile charts for Kuwaiti adolescents for public health use.
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SUBJECTS AND METHODS: A cross-sec onal study of 4,219 healthy Kuwai male and female secondary school students between the ages of 11-19 years was examined. Adolescents were drawn from all geographical regions of the country, as part of the Kuwait Nutrition Surveillance Program (KNSP). The KNSP consists of yearly data collections of variables, including weights, heights, and WCs and several sociodemographic variables. LMS regression was used to develop smoothed WC percentile curves. The final percentile curves presented are the result of smoothing three age-specific curves, termed lambda (L), mu (M), and sigma (S) for each gender.
values > or = 90th percen le. Moreover, the mean WC of males was consistently higher than those of females at each age and the percent of adolescents who exceed the 90th percen le increased with age in males, but not in females.
In most cases, two to three times greater percentages of males, compared to females, equaled or exceeded the 90th percen le, a value frequently associated with higher cardiovascular risk. These results indicate the urgent need to reduce abdominal obesity, an important indicator of the metabolic syndrome, in Kuwaiti adolescents.
J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2010 Apr;12(4):301-8. Higher Levels of Alanine Aminotransferase within the Reference Range Predict Unhealthy Metabolic Phenotypes of Obesity in Normoglycemic First-Degree Relatives of Pa ents with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Mojiminiyi OA, Abdella NA, Al Mohammedi H. Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait. segunade@yahoo.com Abstract Obesity is a heterogeneous disorder with metabolically healthy and unhealthy phenotypes and varying degrees of cardiometabolic complications. To evaluate whether alanine aminotransferase (ALT) could be used for identification of obese phenotypes, the authors measured ALT, adiponectin, leptin, leptin receptor, free leptin index, high-sensitivity C- reac ve protein, fas ng insulin, glucose, and full lipid profile in 486 (176
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men and 310 women) normoglycemic first-degree relatives of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with nega ve medica on history and hepa s screen. Patients were classified into obesity phenotypes on the basis of the degree of adiposity and the International Diabetes Federation criteria for the metabolic syndrome. One hundred and thirty-seven (28%) pa ents were posi ve for the metabolic syndrome, 32 (7%) had normal weight but metabolically unhealthy phenotype, and 201 (41%) were obese but metabolically healthy. ALT showed significant positive correlations with body mass index, waist circumference, beta-cell function, insulin, homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance, high-sensitivity C- reactive protein, total cholesterol, and triglycerides and increased with increasing number of metabolic syndrome components. Binary logistic regression analyses showed that higher ALT levels within the normal range were significantly associated with the metabolic syndrome. ALT could be used for identification of the metabolically obese phenotype. Lowering the ALT upper normal reference limit will facilitate earlier detection of risky phenotypes of obesity.
J Obes. 2011;2011:512363. Epub 2011 Apr 27. Social and Health Factors Associated with Physical Activity among Kuwaiti College Students. Al-Isa AN, Campbell J, Desapriya E, Wijesinghe N. Department of Community Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, P.O. Box 24923, 13110 Safat, Kuwait. Abstract Our aim was to explore the social and health factors that are associated with the level of physical activity among Kuwaiti college students. A random sample of 787 students (48% males and 52% females) was chosen and weight and height were measured to obtain body mass index (BMI, kg/m(2)). Associated social and health factors were obtained using a questionnaire. Those reporting being physically inactive numbered 354 and the remaining 433 were ac ve. Obesity among males was 13% and was 10.5% among females. The social and health factors that were found to be significantly associated with physical activity among the students were gender (P < .001), marital status (P < .05), BMI category (obese or nonobese) (P < .05), last dental and health checkup (P < .01), desiring a higher degree (P < .001), and countries preferred for visi ng (P < .01). Males significantly exceeded females in the practice of physical activity. In 309
conclusion, behavioural modifications, intervention studies, and health education touting the benefits of being physically active should be instituted to increase the practice of sports and other physical activities in order to control and decrease obesity-related morbidity and mortality.
Med Princ Pract. 2011;20(3):248-52. Epub 2011 Mar 29. Associated Cutaneous Diseases in Obese Adult Patients: A Prospective Study from a Skin Referral Care Center. Al-Mutairi N. Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, Kuwait University, Jabriya, Kuwait. nalmut@usa.net Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the spectrum of skin diseases seen among adult obese patients referred to Farwaniya Hospital.
men and 237 women) aged 18-74 years were enrolled in the study, which was conducted from October 2008 to November 2009. Demographic details such as age, sex, occupation, personal and family history of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and obesity were recorded. A thorough examination was performed by an experienced dermatologist (N.A.M.). Blood investigations such as complete blood count, fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels, liver function tests, kidney function tests, lipid profile, and thyroid function tests were done for all patients in addition to hormonal assay and abdominal sonar to exclude polycystic ovary disease for indicated patients.
hyperkeratosis: n = 197; acanthosis nigricans: n = 144; skin tags: n = 131; striae cu s distensae: n = 102; intertrigo: n = 97; acne vulgaris: n = 94. Diabetes mellitus was diagnosed in 87 pa ents, polycys c ovary syndrome/hyperandrogenism in 74 female pa ents, and hyperlipidemia in 209 pa ents. CONCLUSION: This study shows that certain dermatoses such as plantar hyperkeratosis, acanthosis nigricans, skin tags, striae cutis distensae, and intertrigo are more common among obese persons. Some, such as plantar hyperkeratosis, could serve as markers of obesity and its severity, while the 310
presence of acanthosis nigricans and skin tags may point to underlying internal disease such as diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome.
J Nucl Med Technol. 2011 Mar;39(1):40-50. Epub 2011 Feb 14. Impact of Obesity on Nuclear Medicine Imaging. Ghanem MA, Kazim NA, Elgazzar AH. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital, Jabriya, Kuwait.
Abstract Obesity, with its alarming increase among adults and children, represents a significant health problem with serious medical, social, psychologic, and economic reverberations. The burden of this problem significantly affects the medical care system, including medical imaging. The effect of obesity on nuclear medicine imaging spans many aspects, from preimaging patient preparation to radiotracer administration, image acquisition, and image interpretation. The acquired images may be suboptimal because of artifacts due to soft-tissue attenuation and incomplete whole-body coverage, and quantification may be suboptimal, especially for PET. Other difficulties include mechanical problems such as the weight limit of the imaging table and the bore size of the PET or SPECT/CT scanner and the need to alter the timing, duration, or protocol of many imaging procedures. These issues are discussed in this review, which clarifies the impact of this epidemic health problem on nuclear medicine services and proposes possible solutions to overcome obesity-related difficulties encountered in nuclear medicine practice.
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Int J Pediatr. 2010;2010. pii: 459261. Epub 2010 Sep 22. Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among Kuwai Elementary Male School Children Aged 6-10 Years. Al-Isa AN, Campbell J, Desapriya E. Department of Community Medicine and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kuwait, 24923 Safat 13110, Kuwait. Abstract Background. Childhood obesity is becoming a global epidemic which may result in increased morbidity and mortality during young adulthood. Objectives. To identify factors associated with overweight and that of obesity among Kuwai elementary male school children aged 6-10 years. Methods. Weights and heights of 662 students at a randomly selected school were collected to obtain body mass index (BMI). Results. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among the students were 20.2% and 16.8%, respec vely. There were a variety of factors associated with overweight and obesity; however, having one or more obese brother, an unemployed father, or a high (>11) number of persons living at home was significantly associated with higher risk of overweight and obesity. Increased age and school level as well as having a chronic disease were associated with the risk of overweight. Conclusion. Health education programs for families should be implemented to help control overweight and obesity in Kuwaiti children.
Med Princ Pract. 2010;19(4):275-80. Epub 2010 May 26. Comparison of Obesity and Its Relationship to Some Metabolic Risk Factors of Atherosclerosis in Arabs and South Asians in Kuwait. Babusik P, Duris I. Department of Internal Medicine, Al Rashid Hospital, Kuwait. paba54@hotmail.com Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aims of the study were to compare obesity and its association with risk factors of atherosclerosis in Arabs and South Asians in Kuwait and to define which of the anthropometric parameters is best suited for clinical purposes in general. 312
SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Two hundred eighty adults, patients of Al- Rashid Hospital, a private general hospital in Kuwait, were enrolled in the study. Of the 280 pa ents, 144 were Arab and 136 were South Asian. Basic anthropometric parameters for obesity, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides (TG) were determined. The relationship between anthropometric variables and relevant metabolic variables, as well as a comparison between the different groups, was estimated using standard statistical methods.
mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC) and p = 0.001 for waist-to-hip ra o (WHR); in females, p < 0.001 for BMI, p = 0.004 for WC and p = 0.041 for HC], but also developed obesity at a younger age than did South Asians, even though, in South Asians, all anthropometric parameters were posi vely correlated with age (p = 0.004 for BMI, p = 0.001 for HC and p < 0.001 for WC and WHR). South Asians, however, were more prone to develop adverse effects in both lipid and glucose metabolism than Arabs were. In South Asian males, ethnicity was an independent predictor of triglycerides, according to the multiple linear regression analysis. The WHR appeared to be the most suitable predictor of dyslipidemia and impaired glucose metabolism. CONCLUSION: The degree of adiposity was different between Arabs and South Asians in Kuwait. Abdominal obesity had a different impact on cardiovascular risk factors in these two ethnic groups in Kuwait.
Angiology. 2010 Feb-Mar;61(1):42-8. Epub 2009 Apr 26. Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome among Adult Kuwaitis: Results from Community-Based National Survey. Al Rashdan I, Al Nesef Y. Chest Diseases Hospital. i.alrashdan@Kuwaitheart.org , Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait. i.alrashdan@Kuwaitheart.org Abstract BACKGROUND: Although, metabolic syndrome and obesity are cardiovascular risk factors, little systematically collected community-based data are available from the Arabian Gulf region.
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METHODS: We report a nationwide cross-sectional study from Kuwait. A random sample was selected. Demographic and clinical data were collected. Blood tests including fasting blood glucose, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides were collected. Metabolic syndrome was defined according to International Diabetes Federation criteria. Overweight and obesity were defined as body mass index >or=25, and body mass index >or=30, respec vely.
adult Kuwai popula on were 80.4%, 47.5%, and 36.2%, respec vely. Overweight and obesity rates were higher in women 81.9% and 53% compared to men 78% and 39.2%, respec vely (P = .02, P > .001). MetS was equally distributed between men and women at 36.2% and 36.1%.
syndrome is alarmingly high in Kuwait. This requires urgent and active community-based public health intervention.
Obes Surg. 2010 Feb;20(2):168-72. Epub 2008 Oct 7. Reduction of Circular Stapler-Related Wound Infection in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, Cleveland Clinic Technique. Alasfar F, Sabnis A, Liu R, Chand B. Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait, falasfar@hsc.edu.kw. Abstract BACKGROUND: Circular-stapled anastomosis with trans-oral anvil insertion for the creation of the gastrojejunostomy in laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is associated with frequent infections at the abdominal wall site where the circular stapler is inserted. METHODS: Pa ents who underwent rou ne LRYGBP over a 1.5-year period at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation without any concomitant procedures were included. After our initial experience with circular-stapled anastomosis-related wound infections, we implemented measures to reduce the infection rate. Prevention measures included chlorhexidine "swish and swallow," a plastic barrier device over the stapler, wound irrigation, loose skin approximation, and placement of loose packing. We
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compared wound infection rates in patients before ("no prevention") and after ("prevention") implementing these measures. RESULTS: Ninety-one pa ents with mean age of 42 years and average body mass index of 48 kg/m(2) underwent laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The infec on rate was 30% among the "no preven on" (n = 10) group and 1% in the "preven on" (n = 81) group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Trocar site infection related to the circular-stapled anastomosis technique can be significantly reduced with simple prevention measures.
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009 Aug;63(8):1041-3. Epub 2009 Apr 1. 'Can Breastfeeding and its Duration Determine the Overweight Status of Kuwai Children at the Age Of 3-6 Years?'. Al-Qaoud N, Prakash P. Administration of Food and Nutrition, Ministry of Health, Sulaibikhat, Kuwait. alqaoudnawal@yahoo.com Abstract The objective of this study was to determine whether breastfeeding and its duration are associated with a reduced risk of overweight and obesity among 2291 Kuwai pre-school children. No significant association of breastfeeding or its duration was found with either overweight or with obesity a er adjus ng for the effects of confounders. Girls were at 32% higher risk of becoming obese than were boys. Children of 4 and 5 years were nearly three times at higher risk of overweight or obese than a child of less than 4 years. Children with higher birth weight had double the risk of obesity than a child of normal birth weight. Maternal obesity was a strong predictor of obesity in their children. A child with an obese mother was nearly twice at higher risk of being overweight and thrice at higher risk of being obese compared with a child born to a mother of normal weight.
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Med Princ Pract. 2009;18(2):123-9. Epub 2009 Feb 10. Which Obesity Index Best Explains The Link between Download 5.37 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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