Affiliation:
1. Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública (EBMSP)
2. Universidade Salvador (UNIFACS)
3. Instituto Gonçalo Moniz (IGM), Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz)
4. Faculdade Zarns
Abstract
Abstract
Projected to impact 310 million children by the next decade, childhood obesity is linked to serious health issues like metabolic disturbance and cardiovascular diseases. This study introduces a novel approach for the integrated assessment of inflammatory, glycemic and lipid disorders in obese children in resources-limited settings and also identifies key factors contributing to these changes. Conducting a cross-sectional analysis of 231 children aged 5–12 years from public schools in Brazil's semi-arid region, the research involved collecting medical history, anthropometric measurements, and blood samples to analyse glycemic and lipid profiles, along with C-reactive protein levels. We used an adapted the Molecular Degree of Perturbation model to analyse deviations in metabolic markers from a healthy control group. Statistical analyses included Mann-whitney and Fisher exact tests, backward logistic regression, and hierarchical cluster analysis. The study identified a direct and independent association between elevated Metabolic Disturbance Degree and both overweight and obesity in children, with significant differences in CRP, Triglycerides, and HDL levels noted between obese and healthy-weight groups. The findings highlight the critical need for early detection and comprehensive understanding of obesity-related changes to mitigate the severe health risks associated with childhood obesity.
Publisher
Research Square Platform LLC
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