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Trends in a Life Threatening Condition: Morbid Obesity in Dutch, Turkish and Moroccan Children in The Netherlands [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
BackgroundMorbid obesity can be a life threatening condition. The aim of our study is to assess the trend in morbid obesity in The Netherlands among children of Dutch origin since 1980, and among children of Turkish and Moroccan origin since 1997.Methods
Paula van Dommelen, Stef van Buuren, Yvonne Schönbeck   +2 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Morbid obesity, multiple long-term conditions, and health-related quality of life among Australian adults: Estimates from three waves of a longitudinal household survey [PDF]

Preventive Medicine Reports, 2022
This study aims to investigate the impact of morbid obesity and multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Data for this study were sourced from three waves (waves 9, 13 and 17) of the Household, Income and Labour ...
Syed Afroz Keramat, Khorshed Alam, Byron Keating, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Richard Gyan Aboagye, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Nandeeta Samad, Monidipa Saha, Jeff Gow, Stuart J.H. Biddle, Tracy Comans   +10 more
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Translation and validation of the Persian version of the morbid obesity quality of life questionnaire [PDF]

BMC Research Notes
Objective Morbid obesity significantly impairs quality of life, leading to increased morbidity, healthcare costs, and longer hospital stays. Generic quality of life instruments may fail to capture the disease-specific challenges experienced by ...
Shima Ghannadi, Maryam Ganjalikhani, Ali Kordi, Ramin Kordi, Kazem Khalagi, Elham Sharafi, Hanieh-Sadat Ejtahed, Mohammad Hossein Pourgharib Shahi, Shirin Hasani Ranjbar   +8 more
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Trends in the Prevalence of Morbid and Severe Obesity in Australian Children Aged 7-15 Years, 1985-2012

PLoS ONE, 2016
ObjectiveChildren with severe obesity have greater risk of adverse health outcomes. The purpose of this study was to assess trends in the prevalence of morbid and severe obesity in Australian children between 1985 and 2012.MethodsSecondary analysis of ...
Garnett Sp, Louise L Hardy
exaly   +2 more sources

Obesity Paradox Occurs in Non-ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction for Overweight and Obesity but Not for Morbid Obesity [PDF]

Heart Views
Introduction: The obesity paradox has been observed in patients with cardiovascular disease. The goal of this study was to evaluate if obesity has a protective effect in patients presenting with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
Mehrtash Hashemzadeh, Amir Parsa Abhari, Mohammad Reza Movahed   +2 more
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Association between hepatic steatosis and fibrosis with measures of insulin sensitivity in patients with severe obesity and type 2 diabetes - a cross-sectional study

BMC Gastroenterology, 2022
Background Obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and insulin resistance are three pathological conditions highly correlated, but this relationship is not fully elucidated.
Kathrine Aglen Seeberg, Dag Hofsø, Heidi Borgeraas, John Olav Grimnes, Farhat Fatima, Lars Thomas Seeberg, Nils Petter Kvan, Marius Svanevik, Jens Kristoffer Hertel, Jøran Hjelmesæth   +9 more
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Effect of aerobic exercise intensity on health-related quality of life in severe obesity: a randomized controlled trial

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2022
Background Aerobic exercise is an important part of obesity treatment and may improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL). The objective of this study was to compare the effect of two different exercise programs on health-related quality of life in ...
Jarle Berge, Jøran Hjelmesæth, Ronette L. Kolotkin, Øyvind Støren, Solfrid Bratland-Sanda, Jens Kristoffer Hertel, Espen Gjevestad, Milada Cvancarova Småstuen, Jan Helgerud, Tomm Bernklev   +9 more
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Differential effects of bariatric surgery and lifestyle interventions on plasma levels of Lp(a) and fatty acids

Lipids in Health and Disease, 2022
Background Limited evidence suggests that surgical and non-surgical obesity treatment differentially influence plasma Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] levels.
Kirsten A. Berk, Heidi Borgeraas, Ingunn Narverud, Monique T. Mulder, Linn K. L. Øyri, Adrie J. M. Verhoeven, Milada Cvancarova Småstuen, Martin P. Bogsrud, Torbjørn Omland, Jens Kristoffer Hertel, Espen Gjevestad, Njord Nordstrand, Kirsten B. Holven, Jøran Hjelmesæth   +13 more
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Surgery for morbid obesity [PDF]

Postgraduate Medical Journal, 2007
AbstractThe prevalence of morbid obesity in the UK population is rising, bringing with it increased levels of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis and early mortality. The overall cost to the health service is high, and is set to increase over the coming decades as the overweight population ages.
John M H, Bennett, Samir, Mehta, Michael, Rhodes   +2 more
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Predicting satisfaction with outcome and follow‐up care 5 years after bariatric surgery: A prospective evaluation

Obesity Science & Practice, 2022
Objective Patient satisfaction is viewed as essential for a successful outcome of bariatric surgery. Few studies have explored long‐term satisfaction prospectively. This study aimed to examine pre‐ and post‐surgery predictors for satisfaction with follow‐
Ingela Lundin Kvalem, Louise Gabrielsen, Inger Eribe, Jon A. Kristinsson, Tom Mala   +4 more
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