obesity

Prevalence of Obesity among Adult Surgical Patients in Tobago

Issue:

Vol 70, Issue 1: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.050

Pages:

36-9

Synopsis:

Obesity is associated with several medical conditions and leads to a reduced quality of life and increased risks of morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of obesity among adult surgical patients in Tobago is high with females having a significantly higher percentage than males.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of obesity among adult surgical patients in Tobago.

Received:

26 Feb, 2018

Accepted:

30 May, 2018

Published:

29 Nov, 2023

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e-Published: 26 Feb, 2019

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Distribution and Association of Hypertension, Obesity, Diabetes and Transfusion Transmitted Infections with ABO and Rh Blood Groups in Blood Donors at King Saud Hospital, Unaizah, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.086

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Synopsis:

This study sought out to evaluate the prevalence rates of metabolic syndrome and transfusion transmitted infections among blood donors at King Saud Hospital, Unaizah, Saudi Arabia and the possible associations with ABO and Rh blood group system. Significant associations were detected between obesity and overweight with ABO blood group, whereas no associations were observed with hypertension or diabetes

ABSTARCT

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence rates of metabolic syndromes (MS) and transfusion transmitted infections (TTIs) among blood donors and study their associations with ABO and Rh blood groups.

Received:

02 May, 2018

Accepted:

15 Jun, 2018

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Keywords:

ABO and Rh blood groups

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e-Published: 15 Feb, 2019

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Adult obesity: Management practices of General Practitioners/ Family Physicians in Kingston and St Andrew, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.184

Pages:

433–38

Synopsis:

This study sought to determine the practices of family physicians/general practitioners in Kingston and St Andrew regarding the management of adult obesity and compare their management to the 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guidelines for the Management of overweight and obesity in adults.

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Received:

01 May, 2018

Accepted:

03 Aug, 2018

Published:

21 Dec, 2018

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Keywords:

Family and general practitioners

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e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

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The Effect of Obesity and Body Mass Index on Post-transplant Renal Graft Function

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.196

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Synopsis:

Obesity and overweight have adverse effects on renal grafts after renal transplantation, this paper investigates the influence of BMI and obesity on post-transplant renal graft function in 500 patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this five-year study was to investigate the influence of BMI and obesity on post-transplant renal graft function.

Received:

29 Sep, 2017

Accepted:

18 Dec, 2017

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PUBLISHED AHEAD-OF-PRINT

Keywords:

renal transplantation

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e-Published: 20 Dec, 2017

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Need for Policy to Reduce Sugar Consumption in Trinidad and Tobago?

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 9: 2023

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.165

Pages:

645-9

Synopsis:

With respect to the high prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Trinidad and Tobago and recent recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) on reducing sugar intake, this paper presents the case for the development of a national policy aimed at reducing sugar consumption.

ABSTRACT

Received:

12 Apr, 2016

Accepted:

11 Jul, 2016

Published:

25 Jan, 2023

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e-Published: 19 Jul, 2016

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Serum Magnesium and High-sensitive C-reactive Proteins in Hypertensive, Obese Female School Learners

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.292

Pages:

32-7

Synopsis:

This study highlights the increased cardiovascular risks in overweight/obese female school learners in an understudied region of South Africa. There were higher proportions of pre-hypertension, hypertension, and low-grade inflammation in overweight/obese participants in comparison with their lean participants.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To examine the relationship of serum magnesium and high-sensitive C-reactive proteins (hsCRPs) with overweight/obesity, and its association with hypertension in lean versus overweight/obese (O/O), female, adolescent school learners living in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Received:

03 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

12 Jun, 2015

Published:

30 Apr, 2021

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wimj-iss1-2021_32_37.pdf

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Keywords:

Adolescent

Anthropometry

cardiovascular diseases

high-sensitivity C-reactive protein

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e-Published: 05 May, 2016

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No Role of rs1137101 Variant of the Leptin Receptor Gene in Manifestation of Obesity

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2016.116

Synopsis:

The current study involves genotyping of rs1137101 variant of the leptin receptor gene in obese and non-obese subjects, and measurements of anthropometric and biochemical parameters in order to find any association of this genetic variant with obesity and related anthropometric and metabolic traits.

ABSTRACT

Received:

21 Mar, 2016

Accepted:

31 Mar, 2016

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e-Published: 05 Apr, 2016

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Comparative Evaluation of Dyslipaedemia in Obese and Diabetic Patients in Rural and Urban Areas in Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.327

Synopsis:

The present study indicated that combined obesity and diabetes were the major cause of dyslipaedemia and coronary artery disease (CAD) followed by obesity and diabetes. Moreover, the risk of dyslipaedemia and CAD in the urban population, was not significantly different from the rural population.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Obesity and diabetes mellitus are interconnected conditions that share a number of pathophysiological mechanisms such as dyslipidemia leading to cardiovascular complications. The present study was conducted to determine the individual and combined effect of diabetes mellitus and obesity on dyslipidemia and ultimately on silent coronary artery disease (CAD).

Received:

22 Jun, 2015

Accepted:

25 Aug, 2015

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Keywords:

obesity

diabetes mellitus

coronary artery disease

exercise tolerance test

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e-Published: 16 Mar, 2016

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Predictive Utility of Anthropometric Based Cut-offs in Assessing Excess Adiposity among Preschool Children in a Multiethnic Population

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 2: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.485

Pages:

114-20

Synopsis:

We evaluated the diagnostic performance of various recommended anthropometric-based cut-offs in identifying excess adiposity in a multi-ethnic, pre-school population. Our results suggested that diagnostic performance was associated with gender and the cut-offs used, but was not associated with ethnicity.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Screening for childhood obesity is a necessary step in developing appropriate and effective interventions. We evaluated the diagnostic performance of various recommended international anthropometric cut-offs based on body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), triceps skinfold (TSF), and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) in predicting excess adiposity (body fat ≥ 25%) in a random sample of Trinidadian preschoolers.

Received:

07 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

30 Sep, 2015

Published:

22 Jun, 2021

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e-Published: 15 Mar, 2016

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Which Factors are Predictive for Presence of Insulin Resistance in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Issue:

Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.463

Pages:

15-20

Synopsis:

We investigated obesity and insulin resistance and associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Cumulative steroid dose, the presence of obesity and disease activity were the best predictors for insulin resistance. Disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs may help to reduce insulin resistance.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To investigate obesity and insulin resistance and associated factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Received:

01 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

25 Nov, 2015

Published:

30 Apr, 2021

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