Year: 2024
Type: editorial
Abstract: Obesity is a growing global health crisis, with rising rates worldwide. Studies suggest that global and 11 severe obesity rates will reach 48.9% and 24.2%, respectively by 2030 [1]. Obesity elevates the risk of 12 developing diabetes mellitus (DM), dyslipidemia, hypertension (HTN), cardiovascular disease 13 (CVD) [2], and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease[3], even the risk of mortality [4]. Although these 14 complications are incurable, they can be mitigated through lifestyle changes, increased physical 15 activity, and a balanced diet. Investigating the pathogenesis of obesity-and diabetes-related CVD and 16 developing early screening methods are critical for designing effective interventions. This research 17 theme has produced the fourth volume of ten papers, including nine clinical studies and one review. 18These studies have revealed correlations between obesity-related indices and the risks of HTN and 19 DM, identified the risk factors for diabetic cardiovascular complications, and constructed predictive 20 models, offering new insights for the early detection of obesity-related diseases. 21 Obesity and its related CVD is associated with an increase in the mortality and all-cause mortality.Although a high body mass index (BMI) was confirmed as a risk factor for CVD, it does not accurately 23 reflect regional body fat distribution, and show a limited predictive value for CVD risk.
Source: Frontiers in Endocrinology
Authors: Ying Xin, Huanhuan Wang, Lu Cai
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,295
OpenAlex ID: W4400792109