Effects of Body Mass Index on Bone Loading Due to Physical Activity

Abstract

26The aim of the current study was to compare bone loading due to physical activity between 27 lean and, overweight and obese individuals.

Percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar discectomy for l5/s1 adolescent lumbar disc herniation

“…In recent years, with heavier homework and a lack of exercise, unhealthy life styles have spread among young people, leading to an increasing rate of the obesity in youth. A strong association between body mass index (BMI) and obesity has been documented (23). The WHO defined overweight as a BMI of 25-29.9 kg/m 2 and obesity as a BMI of 30 kg/m 2 or greater (24).…”