Importance: Cardiometabolic comorbidities have been associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 severity and mortality and are prevalent among COVID-19 patients. Objective: Synthesize evidence regarding …
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the third most common cardiovascular disorder in the United States, and the most preventable cause of death in hospitals. Despite recent …
Objective – To determine an age-specific anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) reference range for Samoan women and to examine the associations of AMH with adiposity, dietary, and …
Abstract Objectives Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) have received substantial global attention as a key contributor to detrimental health outcomes, particularly obesity, type II diabetes, and heart …
Objective: To determine the association of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on body mass index (BMI) reduction in a Pediatric Weight Management Intervention (PWMI) consistent with …
Objective This study seeks to better understand the relationship between the physical activity environment and child overweight/obesity in Rhode Island. Methods Using geographic information systems …
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The main contributor to CVD is the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques. Dyslipidemia, …
National and international authoritative bodies have made dietary recommendations related to intake of dietary lipids for the improvement of cardio-metabolic health, although available studies directly …
Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public health problems facing children today. Research has shown that obesity has origins in the prenatal and early …
Abstract of "Epidemiologic Studies of Coronary Heart Disease and Metabolic Risk in Costa Rica" by Jian Gong, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2011Cardiovascular disease, obesity, and …
Study Objective: Behavioral weight loss (BWL) programs are the mainstay of treatment for weight loss. This study aims to evaluate the role of executive function …
Abstract of Exercise as Medicine: A Physical Activity Intervention to Reduce Sedentary Behavior and Facilitate Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management Amongst Older Women in …
Recent studies have shown Hispanic White and non-Hispanic Black populations to be at the greatest risk for adolescent obesity. Some studies have found a correlation …
Interaction between Dietary Fat Intake and the CREBRF rs373863828 Variant on BMI among Samoans: Background: In 2010, a national level genetic epidemiology study conducted in …
The biomechanical causation of knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) by obesity is a widespread assumption in the literature, but is such an assumption empirically founded? Reflecting …
This dissertation traces how obesity developed as an acknowledged social problem in India. Although public health officials estimate that chronic diseases such as obesity and …
Background: Obesity in pregnancy increases obstetric risk. Cesarean delivery (CD) can provide maternal-fetal benefit when medically indicated, but unnecessary use of CD is detrimental for …
Despite substantial efforts to combat it, obesity is still a growing public health concern of many nations. The population of the Samoan Islands has experienced …
Epigenetic mechanisms have been proposed to act as mediators for the pathway between the environment and the genome and evidence for the regulatory action of …
Child maltreatment, which includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, is a widespread issue in the United States. Children who experience maltreatment may have elevated risks …
