Global Trends in Child Obesity: Are Figures Converging?

González-Alvarez, M.; Lázaro-Alquézar, Angelina; Simón-Fernández, María Blanca

doi:10.20944/preprints202011.0638.v1

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“…Although these studies were initially focused on macroeconomic indicators [ 49 , 50 , 51 ], this interest has extended to non-economic variables, including health indicators. Examples are the papers by Duncan and Toledo (2020) [ 52 ], Kasman and Kasman (2020) [ 53 ], Christopoulos and Eleftheriou (2020) [ 54 ] or González-Álvarez et al (2020) [ 55 ], among others.…”

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Disparities in the Evolution of the COVID-19 Pandemic between Spanish Provinces

López-Mendoza

Montañés

Moliner-Lahoz

2021

IJERPH

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Spain experienced a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in autumn 2020, which has been approached with different measures by regional authorities. We analyze the presence of convergence in the cumulative incidence for 14 days (CI14) in provinces and self-governing cities. The Phillips–Sul methodology was used to study the grouping of behavior between provinces, and an ordered logit model was estimated to understand the forces that drive creating the different convergence clubs. We reject the presence of a single pattern of behavior in the evolution of the CI14 across territories. Four statistically different convergence clubs and an additional province (Madrid) with divergent behavior are observed. Provinces with developed agricultural and industrial economic sectors, high mobility, and a high proportion of Central and South American immigrants had the highest level of CI14. We show that the transmission of the virus is not homogeneous in the Spanish national territory. Our results are helpful for identifying differences in determinants that could explain the pandemic’s evolution and for formulating hypotheses about the effectiveness of implemented measures.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

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Disparities in the Evolution of the COVID-19 Pandemic between Spanish Provinces

López-Mendoza

Montañés

Moliner-Lahoz

2021

IJERPH

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“…As the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity in the childhood population has accelerated in many developing and developed countries, effective prevention and intervention programs should be a priority of national policy agendas to avoid the continuing increase of T1D in childhood for decades to come. 27 …”

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Obesity in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: Links, Risks and Management Challenges

Vilarrasa¹,

José²,

Rubio³

et al. 2021

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Obesity affects large numbers of patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) across their lifetime, with rates ranging between 2.8% and 37.1%. Patients with T1D and obesity are characterized by the presence of insulin resistance, of high insulin requirements, have a greater cardiometabolic risk and an enhanced risk of developing chronic complications when compared to normal-weight persons with T1D. Dual treatment of obesity and T1D is challenging and no specific guidelines for improving outcomes of both glycemic control and weight management have been established for this population. Nevertheless, although evidence is scarce, a comprehensive approach based on a balanced hypocaloric diet, physical activity and cognitive behavioral therapy by a multidisciplinary team, expert in both obesity and diabetes, remains as the best clinical practice. However, weight loss responses with lifestyle changes alone are limited, so in the “roadmap” of the treatment of obesity in T1D, it will be helpful to include anti-obesity pharmacotherapy despite at present there is a lack of evidence since T1D patients have been excluded from anti-obesity drug clinical trials. In case of severe obesity, bariatric surgery has proven to be of benefit in obtaining a substantial and long-term weight loss and reduction in cardiovascular risk. The near future looks promising with the development of new and more effective anti-obesity treatments and strategies to improve insulin resistance and oxidative stress. Advances in precision medicine may help individualize and optimize the medical management and care of these patients. This review, by gathering current evidence, highlights the need of solid knowledge in all facets of the treatment of patients with obesity and T1D that can only be obtained through high quality well-designed studies.

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The Relationship between Dietary Intake and Adiposity in South African Female Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Vilakazi,

Mathunjwa,

Legodi

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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The prevalence of obesity has increased significantly in developing nations over the past decade, particularly among adolescent girls. To assess the scale of this epidemic among female adolescents in South Africa, a systematic review was undertaken to investigate the connection between diet and obesity. Multiple databases (Google Scholar, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science) were searched to identify studies investigating the associations between diet and various adiposity indices as outcomes. Of the 56 studies identified, 7 met the inclusion criteria. The age range of participants spanned from 11 to 21 years. Tabulation was used to report the data, study by study. The consumption of nutrients from animal sources exhibited a positive correlation with higher BMI-for-age Z scores (p = 0.02). Eating habits such as sporadic family meals (p ≤ 0.02), irregular breakfast consumption (p ≤ 0.05), and a high energy intake derived from fat were linked to an increased risk of adiposity. Additionally, factors such as socioeconomic status and residential location revealed associations with certain dietary intakes and adiposity. As more studies identify the causative role of diet in obesity, there is an urgent need for policy intervention and strategies to address the growing non-communicable disease burden in South Africa.

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Global Trends in Child Obesity: Are Figures Converging?

Cited by 9 publications

References 32 publications

Disparities in the Evolution of the COVID-19 Pandemic between Spanish Provinces

Disparities in the Evolution of the COVID-19 Pandemic between Spanish Provinces

Obesity in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: Links, Risks and Management Challenges

The Relationship between Dietary Intake and Adiposity in South African Female Adolescents: A Systematic Review

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