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Toriola, AL, DT Goon, BS Shaw, I. Shaw, S. Arogbonlo, and S. Wuam. "Gender differences in waist circumference in Nigerian children." African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 2009. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001058.

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The aim of this study was to develop age and sex specific reference values for waist circumference (WC) based on a sample of 2015 primary school children (i.e. 979 boys and 1036 girls aged 9 12 years) who were randomly selected from 19 primary schools in Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria. Waist and hip circumferences were measured wi th a flexible anthropometric tape according to the protocol of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). Mean WC was higher in girls than in boys, and these differences were statistically signi ficant from age 10 onwards. Similarly, h

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Goon, DT, AL Toriola, BS Shaw, and LO Amusa. "Centripetal fat patterning in South African children." Pakistan Journal of Medical Science, 2010. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1000435.

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Objectives: The waist-to-stature ratio (WSR) is newly developed index, proposed to be of greater value as a simple anthropometric indicator, for predicting abdominal obesity and related cardiovascular co-morbidities in adults and children. This study examined age and gender differences in waist-to-stature (WSR) as measure of centripetal fat patterning in a sample of children in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Dobbelsteyn, Cindy. "Waist circumference as a predictor of cardiovascular risk in Canadian adults." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape9/PQDD_0017/MQ49343.pdf.

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Rupp, John R. "The Relationships Among BMI, Waist Circumference, Weight Loss and Health Indicators." UKnowledge, 2015. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/foodsci_etds/39.

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Current health recommendations encourage weight loss for overweight and obese individuals. However, the importance of weight to health is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of weight loss on overall health in a sample of adults who have completed a 10 or 12 week weight loss intervention. The study sample included males and females (n =99) between the ages of 27 -64 years that had a BMI of 29-45 kg/m². The study design is a secondary data analysis of data from two different behavioral weight loss interventions. Both interventions prescribed a reduced calorie di

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Earl, Nathan R. "Microvascular Function in Metabolically Healthy Groups Differing in BMI and Waist Circumference." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2014. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/4337.

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BACKGROUND: Microvascular dysfunction (MD: impaired performance of blood flow, tissue perfusion, blood pressure, etc.) is one of the earliest stages in the progression of various chronic diseases. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine if a difference in microvascular function existed between two metabolically healthy groups that differed in BMI and waist circumference. DESIGN: This study employed a causal comparative design, with two groups: I) normal weight (n =14, BMI 28 kg/m2). METHODS: Microvascular function was assessed by measuring skin blood flow (SkBF) using laser Doppler f

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Landry, Denise. "Interrelationships Between Vitamin D and Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference in Canada." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/24344.

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60 % of Canadians have suboptimal vitamin D (<75 nmol/L) and 25% are obese. Obesity has been reported to be a risk factor for low vitamin D, but there is uncertainty about the magnitude of the association. Linear regression was performed using data from the nationally representative cross-sectional Canadian Health Measures Survey (2007-2009). Height, weight, waist circumference (WC), and vitamin D levels were directly measured. There were 5298 participants aged 6 to 79 years. Using a conservative p value of 0.001, body mass index (BMI) category obese / obese I was positively associated and

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Schneider, Harald J., Jens Klotsche, Sigmund Silber, Günter K. Stalla, and Hans-Ulrich Wittchen. "Measuring Abdominal Obesity: Effects of Height on Distribution of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Risk Using Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio." Saechsische Landesbibliothek- Staats- und Universitaetsbibliothek Dresden, 2013. http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:14-qucosa-119990.

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Accumulating evidence suggests that measures of abdominal obesity outperform BMI in predicting diabetes and cardiovascular risk. However, it is debated which measure of obesity should be used. Currently, waist circumference (WC) is most commonly used and codefines the metabolic syndrome.

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Schneider, Harald J., Jens Klotsche, Sigmund Silber, Günter K. Stalla, and Hans-Ulrich Wittchen. "Measuring Abdominal Obesity: Effects of Height on Distribution of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Risk Using Waist Circumference and Waist-to-Height Ratio." Technische Universität Dresden, 2011. https://tud.qucosa.de/id/qucosa%3A27093.

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Accumulating evidence suggests that measures of abdominal obesity outperform BMI in predicting diabetes and cardiovascular risk. However, it is debated which measure of obesity should be used. Currently, waist circumference (WC) is most commonly used and codefines the metabolic syndrome.

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Sarafrazi, Isfahani Neda. "Appropriate waist circumference cutoff values for the diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in Mexican American adults." College Park, Md. : University of Maryland, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1903/9811.

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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Maryland, College Park, 2009.<br>Thesis research directed by: Dept. of Nutrition and Food Science. Title from t.p. of PDF. Includes bibliographical references. Published by UMI Dissertation Services, Ann Arbor, Mich. Also available in paper.

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Khan, Sara. "Adiposity and Pulmonary Function: Analysis of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS)." Thèse, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/23892.

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Adiposity has been linked to impaired respiratory function in adults but whether the distribution of adipose tissue has a differential effect on pulmonary function is still uncertain. Moreover, in children, the relationship between adiposity and lung dysfunction is not clearly understood. A two-stage multivariate analysis was conducted using data from 5604 Canadians aged 6 to 79 years who participated in the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS). The associations of various anthropometric and skinfold measures with lung function were examined separately in adults and children. After adjustmen

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Nkabane, Avela Ntombenkosi. "High prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients with SLE in the Western Cape." Master's thesis, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/33915.

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INTRODUCTION: Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at increased risk of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its complications. In the absence of published studies from sub-Saharan Africa, we investigated the prevalence and associations of the MetS amongst recent-onset SLE patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional study of recent onset (<5 years disease duration) patients with SLE meeting the SLICC SLE classification criteria. The MetS was defined by Joint Interim Statement criteria. Clinical and demographic data and a Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy score and the 36-I

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Fowler, James R. "Physical Activity Level and Insulin Resistance in 6,500 NHANES Adults: The Role of Abdominal Obesity." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2019. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/9127.

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OBJECTIVE: This cross-sectional study investigated insulin resistance (IR) variation across physical activity (PA) levels in U.S. adults. METHODS: MET-minutes were utilized to quantify PA using 2 methods: 4 categories were based on relative MET-minutes, and 5 were based on U.S. PA guidelines. IR was indexed using the homeostatic model assessment (HOMA). Effect modification was tested by dividing waist circumferences into sex-specific quartiles, and then evaluating the relationship between PA and HOMA-IR within each quartile separately. RESULTS: Relative PA was associated with HOMA-IR after c

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Motswagole, Boitumelo Stokie. "Comparison of waist circumference distribution of South African black children from different study populations / Boitumelo Stokie Motswagole." Thesis, North-West University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4722.

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Studies in both children and adults indicate that waist circumference (WC), a measure of abdominal obesity is closely related to cardiovascular risk factors. The accurate identification of abdominally obese children in health screening programmes for early intervention is of importance. There are, however, concerns about using international definitions for screening purposes because in most instances these have been derived from Western populations and, therefore, may have limited usefulness to children in other parts of the world. When these cut–off points are used in developing countries, th

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Cochran, Lindsey Ms. "Validity of Waist-to-height Ratio as a Screening Tool for Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Non-Hispanic Whites, Non-Hispanic Blacks, and Mexican American Adult Women." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2011. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/iph_theses/184.

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Abstract Validity of waist-to-height ratio as a screening tool for type 2 diabetes risk in non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, and Mexican American Adult Women, from the ages 20-65 years of age. Background: A prominent screening measure for type 2 diabetes is a simple measure of waist circumference. Waist circumference is an aggregate measurement of the actual amount of total and abdominal fat accumulation and is a crucial correlate of the complexities found among obese and overweight patients. However, waist circumference does not take into consideration the frame of an individual. Hen

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Musto, Anthony. "The Effects of an Incremental Pedometer Program on Metabolic Syndrome Components in Sedentary Overweight Women." Scholarly Repository, 2008. http://scholarlyrepository.miami.edu/oa_dissertations/93.

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Objective: Pedometer programs are effective in increasing physical activity in sedentary individuals, a population that is at an increased for developing metabolic syndrome and each of its individual components. The aim of this study was to observe the effects of incremental increases in pedometer assessed physical activity on MetS components in sedentary overweight women. Design: This study was a longitudinal, quasi-experimental design. Participants were recruited from a 12-week work-site pedometer program and grouped after the intervention based on their self-paced increases in pedometer as

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Musaad, Salma MA. "Anthropometric Measures of Obesity and the Association with Asthma and Other Allergic Disorders: Cincinnati Children’s Allergy and Immunology Clinic Cohort." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1192570691.

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Kelley, Edward T. II. "Comparative Analysis of Obesity Classification Methods in Aging Adults." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1429283749.

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Hoebel, Svelka. "Metabolic syndrome marker cut-off points and target organ damage revisited in an urban South African cohort : the SABPA study / Svelka Hoebel." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/8483.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MetS among different African populations using the new Joint Statement Criteria. Hereafter we aimed to determine whether waist or neck circumference is the best predictor of MetS risk after ethnic, gender and age-specific cut-points were developed. Lastly, we aimed to determine whether afore-mentioned cut-point can predict albumin:creatinine ratio as a marker of target organ damage. Methods: The study sample (N=409) comprised of urban African (men, N=101; women, N=99) and Caucasian (men, N=101; women, N=108) teachers from the

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Seely, Erica. "Facebook as Social Support for a One-Time Weight Loss Intervention Among College Students." OpenSIUC, 2013. https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/theses/1223.

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Approximately 32% of college-aged individuals are overweight or obese, yet few weight loss programs have effectively motivated this population to adopt a healthier lifestyle. A majority of this population frequently uses the social networking site Facebook. This study examined the impact of a Facebook social support group on weight loss efforts of college students. A total of 24 students were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which consisted of a Facebook support group, or control group after attending a one-time weight loss class. Assessments were taken at baseline and four

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Beneke, Jeanine. "Anthropometrical indicators of non-communicable diseases for a black South African population in transition / Jeanine Beneke." Thesis, North-West University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4333.

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Flanagan, Sarah. "Fitness and performance classified according to body mass index and waist circumference for Canadian Forces personnel aged 50--59 years." Thesis, University of Ottawa (Canada), 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/27762.

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Purpose. Examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI), Waist Circumference (WC), performance in the Canadian Forces (CF) EXPRES test, and the Five Common Tasks (5CT) fitness test for CF members 50-59 years. Hypothesis. Increasing BMI and WC are related to lower performance in the EXPRES and 5CT. Results. For males (n=127, mean BMI=27.7 kg/m2(+/-3.4), mean WC=96.99 cm(+/-9.8 cm)), increasing BMI and WC correlated (p< 0.05) with poorer results on the Land Evacuation, Low High Crawl, Sandbag Carry, VO2max, Push-Ups and Sit-Ups. Performance was significantly worse for males with an "O

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Miller, Brian. "Development of a Chaid Decision Tree for Assessing Risk of Detecting Metabolic Syndrome in Adults, Age 20-39 Years." University of Akron / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1342752599.

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Hartzel, Christopher A. "The association between dietary energy density and adiposity in adolescents." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1406810269.

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Picasso, Maria C., Jessica A. Lo-Tayraco, Juselly M. Ramos-Villanueva, Vinay Pasupuleti, and Adrian V. Hernandez. "Effect of vegetarian diets on the presentation of metabolic syndrome or its components: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Churchill Livingstone, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/624688.

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El texto completo de este trabajo no está disponible en el Repositorio Académico UPC por restricciones de la casa editorial donde ha sido publicado.<br>Background & aims: Several studies have examined the effect of vegetarian diets (VD) on metabolic syndrome (MetS) or its components, but findings have been inconsistent. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies to assess the association between VD and MetS or its components (systolic blood pressure [SBP], diastolic blood pressure [DBP], fasting gl

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FLAIG, VICKY RENEE. "COMPARISON OF SEGMENTAL MEASUREMENTS TO HEIGHT, WEIGHT, WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE AND PERCENT BODY FAT IN A NORMAL POPULATION AGED 0-21 YEARS." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2001. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin990650034.

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Firouzi, Shelby Anne. "Sagittal Abdominal Diameter, Waist Circumference, and BMI as Predictors of Multiple Measures of Glucose Metabolism: An NHANES Investigation of U.S. Adults." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2017. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6902.

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OBJECTIVE: The key objective of the present investigation was to compare associations between sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD), waist circumference, and BMI to the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), along with fasting glucose, HbA1c, and HOMA-IR, in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. The study also analyzed the effect of multiple covariates on the anthropometric and glucose metabolism associations. METHODS: A cross-sectional design, including 3,582 subjects, was used. SAD was assessed using an abdominal caliper. All other data were collected following strict NHANES protocol.

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MacPherson, Miranda. "Associations Between Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors and Weight Status Among Canadian Children and Adolescents Using the Canadian Health Measures Survey." Thesis, Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/35641.

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Objectives: This thesis examines the risks among Canadian children and adolescents for developing cardio-metabolic diseases, extending evidence that is well-established for adults to pediatric populations. As well, novel indicators and cut-offs for the measurements of disease risks are proposed and associations between physical activity, weight status, socio-economic status and cardio-metabolic health are examined. Methodology: Secondary data analysis was conducted using data from three cycles of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), a nationally representative data set which includes

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Arruda, Neta Adélia da Costa Pereira. "Índice de conicidade como preditor de alterações no perfil lipídico de adolescentes de escolas públicas em uma cidade do nordeste do Brasil." Universidade Federal da Paraíba, 2016. http://tede.biblioteca.ufpb.br:8080/handle/tede/8810.

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Submitted by Maike Costa (maiksebas@gmail.com) on 2017-02-01T13:58:51Z No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivo total.pdf: 2514916 bytes, checksum: 1ad2eb5217a9664b32373321435f47e6 (MD5)<br>Made available in DSpace on 2017-02-01T13:58:51Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivo total.pdf: 2514916 bytes, checksum: 1ad2eb5217a9664b32373321435f47e6 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-02-29<br>Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico - CNPq<br>Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo - FAPESP<br>This study aimed to evaluate the predictive power of the conicity index a

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Lockey, Stephen. "The Association Between Childhood Traffic Exhaust Exposure and Asthma Differs Between Normal and Overweight Children." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1352490277.

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Griesemer, Rebecca Lynn. "Index of Central Obesity as a Parameter to Evaluate Metabolic Syndrome for White, Black, and Hispanic Adults in the United States." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2008. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/iph_theses/42.

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Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of disorders including central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia. Today's metabolic syndrome definitions identify central obesity by waist circumference (WC) measurements. A recent pilot study suggests that cut-points derived from a waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), or Index of Central Obesity (ICO), is a more accurate measurement of central obesity. This study compared the association between the metabolic syndrome components and central obese parameters (ICO and WC) among the white, black, and Hispanic adults in the United States. The subjec

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Malan, Henk. "Psychological well-being and cardiovascular function in obese African women : the POWIRS study / H. Malan." Thesis, North-West University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/1393.

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Niemann, McKayla Jean. "Strength Training and Insulin Resistance: The Mediating Role of Body Composition." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2020. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/9071.

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OBJECTIVE: The main objective of the present study was to assess the association between varying amounts of strength training and insulin resistance. Another goal was to assess the influence of several potential confounding variables on the strength training and insulin resistance relationship. Lastly, the role of waist circumference, fat free mass, and body fat percentage on the association between strength training and insulin resistance was assessed. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 6561 randomly selected men and women in the US. Data were collected using the precise protocol es

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Bachlechner, Ursula [Verfasser], Heiner [Akademischer Betreuer] Boeing, Reinhard [Gutachter] Busse, and Heiner [Gutachter] Boeing. "Derivation and validation of German risk scores predicting substantial gain in weight and waist circumference / Ursula Bachlechner ; Gutachter: Reinhard Busse, Heiner Boeing ; Betreuer: Heiner Boeing." Berlin : Technische Universität Berlin, 2016. http://d-nb.info/1156271967/34.

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Bullentini, Berenice Edna. "Obesidade centralizada e stress psicossocial em mulheres de um município da grande São Paulo." Universidade de São Paulo, 2008. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/6/6133/tde-16102008-101146/.

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Objetivo. Ao mesmo tempo em que a obesidade aumenta no mundo todo e se torna cada vez mais um problema de Saúde Pública, o stress aumenta no cotidiano das pessoas e na busca pela sobrevivência. Verificar a possível associação entre prevalências de obesidade centralizada e indicadores de stress é o objetivo desse trabalho. Métodos. Utilizam-se dados de um estudo transversal, com informações de 298 mulheres de 20 a 59 anos, moradoras de um município da Grande São Paulo, as quais responderam questionários especialmente elaborados para avaliar o stress psicológico. O diagnóstico de obesidade centr

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Sanchez, Porush Sofia Rae. "HDL-C As Most Predictive Variable of Visceral Adipose Tissue in Young Military Personnel of the National Guard." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2018. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1979.

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Twenty-two young men and women of the 49thMilitary Police Brigade of the California National Guard were participants of our nutrition education and health assessment program. The California National Guard has expressed concern of unsatisfactory physical and nutritional status of their personnel related to a nutrition knowledge deficit as evidenced by preliminary data of insufficient dietary intake and poor nutrition knowledge assessment scores. Our program was designed to implement a nutrition intervention including education and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)

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Forbes, Jessica LeeAnn. "Development and verification of medical image analysis tools within the 3D slicer environment." Thesis, University of Iowa, 2016. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/3085.

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Rapid development of domain specialized medical imaging tools is essential for deploying medical imaging technologies to advance clinical research and clinical practice. This work describes the development process, deployment method, and evaluation of modules constructed within the 3D Slicer environment. These tools address critical problems encountered in four different clinical domains: quality control review of large repositories of medical images, rule-based automated label map cleaning, quantification of calcification in the heart using low-dose radiation scanning, and waist circumference

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Adams, James Robert. "The Relationship Between Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Body Habitus Variables in Division I Collegiate Football Players." Miami University / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1227204278.

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Dahlén, Elsa, Niclas Bjarnegård, Toste Länne, Fredrik H. Nyström, and Carl Johan Östgren. "Sagittal abdominal diameter is a more independent measure compared with waist circumference to predict arterial stiffness in subjects with type 2 diabetes - a prospective observational cohort study." Linköpings universitet, Allmänmedicin, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-93864.

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Background Anthropometric measurements are useful in clinical practice since they are non-invasive and cheap. Previous studies suggest that sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) may be a better measure of visceral fat depots. The aim of this study was to prospectively explore and compare how laboratory and anthropometric risk markers predicted subclinical organ damage in 255 patients, with type 2 diabetes, after four years. Methods Baseline investigations were performed in 2006 and were repeated at follow-up in 2010. Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) was evaluated by ultrasonography and aortic

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Pastorino, S. "The association of adult lifecourse body mass index, waist circumference and dietary patterns with type 2 diabetes incidence in the MRC National Survey of Health and Development." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2014. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1457129/.

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Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem and its prevalence is increasing worldwide, especially among older people. Overweight and abdominal obesity are known risk factors for the disease, but few studies have analysed their longitudinal pattern. A high glycaemic index (GI), low dietary fibre and high dietary fats have also been linked to type 2 diabetes, but their combined effect has never been studied. Using data from the MRC National Survey of Health and Development this thesis aimed to examine adult life course (from age 26 to 53 years) body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (W

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Tjaronda, Timothy Ngatangwe. "Effect of smoking and waist circumference on biochemical markers of oxidative stress in subjects with IGT and newly diagnosed diabetics from Bellville South, Western Cape, South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2241.

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Thesis (MTech (Biomedical Technology))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011.<br>Studies have shown that oxidative stress (OS) is a major pathological risk factor in various diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Hyperglycemia independently is a generator of free radicals, hence increases the level of OS in T2DM subjects. The oxidation of LDL is suggested to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of macrovascular complications observed in diabetic patients. In subjects with hyperglycemia or normoglycemia we investigated the relationship between MDA-protein addu

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Peek, Cornelia. "Die verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, middelomtrek en die gebruik van chroniese medikasie onder Suid-Afrikaanse mans / C. Peek." Thesis, North-West University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/9194.

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The human body best performs when it is physically active. The consequences of inactivity can bring about many health risks. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity, waist circumference and medication use among South African men. Men between ages 30 and 65 years (N = 5000, ͞x = 43.2; ± 8.55) were included in this study. With the use of medication, distinction was drawn between various ethnic groups. Subjects selected for this study are members of the same medical aid. The respondents that formed part of a non-random availability population and pa

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Bykowski, Cathy A. "The inflammatory consequences of stress and adiposity." [Tampa, Fla] : University of South Florida, 2008. http://purl.fcla.edu/usf/dc/et/SFE0002382.

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MACEDO, Denise. "EFEITOS DOS PROGRAMAS DE EXERCÍCIOS AERÓBICO E RESISTIDO NA REDUÇÃO DA GORDURA ABDOMINAL DE MULHERES COM EXCESSO DE PESO." Universidade Federal de Goiás, 2009. http://repositorio.bc.ufg.br/tede/handle/tde/1760.

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Hunsucker, Sharon C. "Effects of Obesity On United States Farmers: A Pilot Study." UKnowledge, 2016. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/nursing_etds/22.

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Previous research described the value farmers place on their ability to work. The impact of obesity on workers is an increasing concern in occupational health research; yet, knowledge regarding the impact of obesity on the performance of farm work is limited. Identifying the impact of obesity on farmer’s work ability can guide healthcare workers in promoting and motivating farmers to implement lifestyle changes to improve health and sustain longevity in their ability to work. The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the impact of obesity on the work ability of U.S. farmers. Specific aim

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Simões, Débora Bohrer. "Efeito do tratamento da apneia do sono com CPAP sobre a circunferência da cintura." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/114974.

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Objetivo: Verificar o efeito em longo prazo do tratamento da apneia do sono com CPAP na circunferência da cintura em pacientes com apneia do sono. Métodos: Foram incluídos indivíduos com apneia do sono de ambos os sexos, idade superior a 18 anos, com indicação de uso de CPAP que aderiram ou não ao tratamento. Todos foram submetidos à polissonografia de noite inteira pelo método convencional em laboratório do sono afiliado a universidade entre 01/01/2007 e 01/06/2012. O grupo com CPAP realizou pelo menos três polissonografias. O grupo controle foi composto por pacientes que repetiram a polisson

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Savecs, Vladimirs, and Benavente Manuela Larsson. "Antropometriska mått och prestation på GIH:s hälsotester : en kvantitativ studie på individer mellan 30-49 år." Thesis, Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH, Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskap, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:gih:diva-4465.

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Syfte och frågeställningar Syftet med den här studien har varit att undersöka och jämföra kvinnor och män i åldersgrupperna 30-39 år respektive 40-49 år avseende antropometriska mått samt prestation på GIH:s hälsotester. En vidare målsättning var att undersöka om det förekom några skillnader mellan två separata testtillfällen. Frågeställningarna har varit om resultaten på hälsotesterna skiljer sig mellan könen, åldersgrupperna samt mellan två separata testtillfällen. Metod Totalt fullföljde 41 deltagare GIH:s hälsotester, av dem var 20 kvinnor och 21 män mellan 30-49 år. Det enda som krävdes f

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Fidelix, Marcia Samia Pinheiro. "Hipertensão arterial sistêmica referida: incidência e associação com estado nutricional e gordura abdominal, em idosos domiciliados no município de São Paulo: SABE - Saúde, Bem-estar e Envelhecimento." Universidade de São Paulo, 2011. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/89/89131/tde-12092012-151537/.

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Introdução: Segundo a literatura, a incidência de hipertensão arterial sistêmica (HAS) tem aumentado, particularmente em idosos, e as evidências epidemiológicas mostram que o estado nutricional e gordura abdominal estão associados, positivamente, com o desenvolvimento dessa doença. Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre incidência de HAS referida e estado nutricional e gordura abdominal, em idosos do município de São Paulo/Brasil - 2000 e 2006. Casuística e métodos: Trata-se de estudo de coorte, epidemiológico, de base domiciliar, realizado no município de São Paulo, utilizando dados do Estudo

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Perozzo, Gabriela. "Associação de padrões alimentares com obesidade." Universidade do Vale do Rio do Sinos, 2007. http://www.repositorio.jesuita.org.br/handle/UNISINOS/2937.

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Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-05T20:05:12Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 9<br>Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior<br>Com objetivo de estudar a associação de padrões alimentares com obesidade, realizou-se estudo transversal de base populacional com amostra representativa de 1.026 mulheres (20 a 60 anos) em São Leopoldo, RS, Brasil. A obesidade geral foi avaliada utilizando-se Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC) e a adiposidade abdominal, Circunferência da Cintura (CC). Os padrões alimentares foram identificados por análise fatorial. Para análise

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Gomes, Fabiano Alves. "Resistência à insulina e síndrome metabólica em pacientes com transtorno do humor bipolar." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/14722.

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OBJETIVO: A finalidade deste estudo foi avaliar a prevalência de resistência à insulina (RI) e síndrome metabólica (SM) em uma amostra de pacientes com transtorno do humor bipolar (THB) a fim de identificar quais os melhores parâmetros clínicos associados à RI. MÉTODO: Foi realizado um estudo transversal em 65 pacientes com THB diagnosticados pelos critérios do DSM-IV-TR, avaliados de forma consecutiva no Programa de Transtorno Bipolar do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Brasil, no período de janeiro a agosto de 2007. RI foi diagnosticada utilizando o homeostatic model assessment – insuli

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Aronsson, Gabriella, and Hampus Ågren. "Self-Assessed Anxiety and Physical Fitness in South African University Students : In collaboration with the Department of Physiotherapy, University of the Western Cape." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Åsenlöf: Fysioterapi, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-411565.

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Abstract Background/problem definition: Mental illness, such as anxiety, is a health problem affecting about 10-20% of adolescents worldwide. Studies have found a person’s physical fitness to be associated with their mental health, but most studies have been done in the western world and few have investigated sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. It has also been found that SSA countries’ guidelines regarding physical activity are few and incomplete, although the importance of it is well known. Aim: To investigate to what extent physical fitness: grip strength (GS), 20 meter shuttle run test

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