Relationship between pediatric adiposity and cardiovascular risk factors in Saudi children and adolescents

Alissa, Eman M.; Sutaih, Rima H.; Kamfar, Hayat Z.; Alagha, Abdulmoeen E.; Marzouki, Zuhair M.

doi:10.1016/j.arcped.2019.12.007

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“…However, a higher rate of high TC levels was reported, with 32.5% of overweight and obese children having TC levels above 5.2 mmol/L, compared to 8% in our study. More interestingly, the mean TG in the study mentioned above was higher than our findings (1.8 versus 1), and the prevalence of high TG reached 49%, although investigators used a higher cutoff point in defining hypertriglyceridemia (2.2 mmol/L) [20].…”

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Glucose and Lipid Profiles of Overweight and Obese Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

AlAteeq,

AlHusaini,

AlMalahi

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background: Obesity is a prevalent issue worldwide, affecting both children and adults and posing significant health risks. Obesity and overweight are known to be associated with metabolic abnormalities among children and adolescents. This study aims to determine the metabolic profiles, identifying any abnormalities and related factors among overweight and obese children in Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: This study conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical analysis on 382 overweight and obese children between the ages of seven and 14 years. The subjects were visitors to pediatric endocrinology clinics and primary healthcare clinics in King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data from the electronic medical records between 2018 and 2020 were examined, focusing on total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglycerides (TG), and fasting blood sugar (FBS). Results: Among the study sample, 8% were found to have high TC, 19% had high LDL-C, 27% had low HDL-C, 12% had high TG, and 8% had high FBS. Overweight children had higher HDL levels, while obese children had higher TG levels. There was no significant difference between males and females or between different age groups in metabolic profiles. Conclusion: This study uncovered a low prevalence of abnormal lipid and FBS profiles among overweight and obese children and adolescents. Detecting and managing the early onset of dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia can prevent long-term consequences and safeguard children from the risk of future cardiovascular injuries and deaths.

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“…Among children in Riyadh recently diagnosed with diabetes, a study showed that 64% were overweight or obese, and 34% exhibited signs of insulin resistance [19]. A similar study conducted on 200 children from Jeddah, western Saudi Arabia, reported comparable findings [20].…”

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Glucose and Lipid Profiles of Overweight and Obese Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

AlAteeq,

AlHusaini,

AlMalahi

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…Visceral fat, which reflects harmful internal fat, can be better estimated by measuring WC [34]. According to WC, 10.9% of adolescents were obese, which is lower than that previously assessed [14,35]. Another non-invasive obesity measure that has gained attention lately is the WHtR, which is used to estimate central adiposity and predict the risk of cardiometabolic diseases [36].…”

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Prevalence of Obesity and Dental Caries in High School Adolescents during the First Decade of Saudi Vision 2030: A Cross-Sectional Study

Farsi,

Elkhodary

et al. 2024

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Saudi Vision 2030 was launched in 2016. Obesity and dental caries are both highly prevalent in Saudi adolescents and have been targeted by the Vision’s health initiatives. The aim is to assess their prevalence in adolescents during the first decade since the launch of the Vision. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia using a stratified sample of 571 high school students, with an average age of 16.7 (0.6). Their height and weight were measured, and their body mass index (BMI) was calculated. The decayed, missed, and filled scores (DMFTs) were recorded after an oral examination. Non-parametric tests were used to assess the associations of DMFT with BMI, sex, and school type; and its predictors were assessed. One-third of males were overweight/obese compared with 22% of females. Males exhibited higher DMFTs than females. DMFTs were higher among public school students than among their private school counterparts. No significant association was observed between DMFT and BMI. Sex and school type were significant predictors of DMFT. The prevalence of obesity has slowly decreased in adolescents, but the prevalence of dental caries has not. There was no significant relationship between these conditions. Saudi Vision 2030’s current preventive/educational initiatives may be more effective in combating obesity than dental caries.

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“…Excessive body weight in children adversely affects their development and health. It is associated with the risk of developing type I [1,2] and II diabetes [3], but also leads to an increase in total cholesterol [4,5], triglycerides [5] and blood pressure [4][5][6], increases the risk of atherosclerosis [7], non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [8] and metabolic syndrome [9]. Excessive body weight is also frequent comorbidity of the mental health problems such as depression [10,11] and ADHD [12].…”

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The Relation Between Prenatal Stress, Overweight and Obesity in Children Diagnosed According to BMI and Percentage Fat Tissue.

Bryl

Hanć

Szcześniewska

et al. 2021

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BackgroundOverweight and obesity in children have a negative impact not only on the physical development but also on the mental health of children. That is why researchers are constantly looking for possible causes of such high frequency of this phenomenon. One of the environmental factors contributing to abnormal weight changes in children may be maternal exposure to adverse environmental factors during pregnancy, which in previous studies led to inconclusive results showing both overweight and obesity and underweight in children. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between prenatal stress and body weight status. MethodsThe cohort study included 254 girls and 276 boys. Information on prenatal stress was collected with a questionnaire completed by a parent/guardian of a 6–12-year-old child. We assessed the body mass status on the basis of BMI according to the IOTF criterion and on the basis of body fat according to McCarthy criterion. ResultsThe results of our study show that the prenatal stress was related to increased risk of overweight (OR 2.14, 95%CI: 1.25-3.65) diagnosed on the basis of body fat cut-off points, but not when the BMI was a diagnostic criterion (OR 1.03, 95%CI:0.58-1.83). ConclusionThe method of diagnosis based on the fat content appears to be an indicator of the occurrence of abnormalities in body composition due to prenatal stress more sensitive than that based on the BMI. Level of evidence: Evidence obtained from well-designed cohort or case-control analytic studies

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Relationship between pediatric adiposity and cardiovascular risk factors in Saudi children and adolescents

Cited by 6 publications

References 29 publications

Glucose and Lipid Profiles of Overweight and Obese Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Glucose and Lipid Profiles of Overweight and Obese Children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Prevalence of Obesity and Dental Caries in High School Adolescents during the First Decade of Saudi Vision 2030: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Relation Between Prenatal Stress, Overweight and Obesity in Children Diagnosed According to BMI and Percentage Fat Tissue.

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