The obesity transition: stages of the global epidemic
The global prevalence of obesity has increased substantially over the past 40 years, from
less than 1% in 1975, to 6–8% in 2016, among girls and boys, and from 3% to 11% among …
less than 1% in 1975, to 6–8% in 2016, among girls and boys, and from 3% to 11% among …
Migrating populations and health: risk factors for cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome
T Rosenthal, RM Touyz, S Oparil - Current hypertension reports, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To summarize results of recent studies of migrants in Europe
and North America and ongoing efforts to adapt strategies to provide them with inclusive …
and North America and ongoing efforts to adapt strategies to provide them with inclusive …
Disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on immigrant communities in the United States
E Clark, K Fredricks, L Woc-Colburn… - PLoS neglected …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
In early 2020, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) began to trickle through global
communities, resulting in a pandemic of proportions not seen since 1918. In the US, while …
communities, resulting in a pandemic of proportions not seen since 1918. In the US, while …
Body mass index is strongly associated with hypertension: Results from the longevity check-up 7+ study
The present study was undertaken to provide a better insight into the relationship between
different levels of body mass index (BMI) and changing risk for hypertension, using an …
different levels of body mass index (BMI) and changing risk for hypertension, using an …
[HTML][HTML] Spatial analysis of COVID-19 and traffic-related air pollution in Los Angeles
As of February 23rd, 2021, more than 113 million people worldwide have been diagnosed
with COVID-19, resulting in more than 2.5 million deaths (World Health Organization, 2021) …
with COVID-19, resulting in more than 2.5 million deaths (World Health Organization, 2021) …
Recasting the immigrant health paradox through intersections of legal status and race
AM Bacong, C Menjívar - Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2021 - Springer
Immigrant health research has often noted an “immigrant health paradox”, the observation
that immigrants are “healthier” compared to their native-born peers of similar demographic …
that immigrants are “healthier” compared to their native-born peers of similar demographic …
Epidemiology of diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among Asian American adults: implications, management, and future directions: a scientific …
Asian American individuals make up the fastest growing racial and ethnic group in the
United States. Despite the substantial variability that exists in type 2 diabetes and …
United States. Despite the substantial variability that exists in type 2 diabetes and …
Prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes vary by ethnicity among US Asian adults at healthy weight, overweight, and obesity ranges: an electronic health record study
WS Vicks, JC Lo, L Guo, JS Rana, S Zhang… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Asian adults develop Type 2 diabetes at a lower body mass index
(BMI) compared to other racial/ethnic groups. We examined the variation in prevalence of …
(BMI) compared to other racial/ethnic groups. We examined the variation in prevalence of …
Protective role of mitoquinone against impaired mitochondrial homeostasis in metabolic syndrome
Mitochondria control various processes in cellular metabolic homeostasis, such as
adenosine triphosphate production, generation and clearance of reactive oxygen species …
adenosine triphosphate production, generation and clearance of reactive oxygen species …
The bisphenol F and bisphenol S and cardiovascular disease: results from NHANES 2013–2016
R Wang, Q Fei, S Liu, X Weng, H Liang, Y Wu… - Environmental Sciences …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Bisphenol F (BPF) and bisphenol S (BPS) have replaced bisphenol A
(BPA) in the manufacturing of products containing polycarbonates and epoxy resins; …
(BPA) in the manufacturing of products containing polycarbonates and epoxy resins; …