Prevalence and Risk Factors of Obesity in Children Attending Al-Kindy Obesity Unit in Baghdad

Al-Momen, Hayder; Nashter, Saad Badai

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“…But no one provides a precise explanation of the process that underlies obesity. The significance of genetics in obesity has been clearly shown by research on ethnic prevalence, family aggregation, twins and adoption 1,2 . The etiopathology of obesity has been linked to a number of risk factors, including both genetic and environmental ones 3 .…”

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An Assessment of Heme Oxygenase-1 and Glutathione-S-transferase in Obese Iraqi Patients

Mohammed,

Khaleel

2024

Baghdad Sci.J

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This study aimed to detect the relation of Heme oxygenase-1(HO-1) and Glutathione-S-transferase (GST) in obese patients, against oxidative stress. The study included 139 samples of people with age range of 35-65 years divided in two groups according gender (female and male) groups while four gropes according body mass index (BMI). Blood samples were collected from AL-Yarmouk Hospital at the period between September/2022 to January/2023. Some biochemical parameters were measured for all study groups, which include: -determination of serum HO-1 levels by using the ELISA-technique, lipid profile, GST activity, and fasting serum glucose (FSG) assessed manual. The BMI, waist hip ratio(WHR) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) were found to be significant [(38.83±0.44b) (32.03±0.26a) (26.40±0.22d) (23.10±0.28c)],,[(1.01±0.03b) (0.92±0.02ab) (0.93±0.01ab) (0.88±0.01a)] ,[(80,42±7.47a) (99.74±6.63ab) (112.93±10.12b) (83.94±8.95ab)] respectively and not significant with other parameters of lipid profile, FSG, and Atherogenic index. Also, it appeared that the HO-1 levels were higher in obese groups compared with healthy groups [(2.06 ± 0.09b)(1.95 ± 0.04ab) (1.88 ± 0.04ab)(1.75 ± 0.05a)] ng/ml respectively . It was shown that the increasing of GST level in healthy compared with obese groups [(6.10± 0.57c)(4.120 ± 0.69b)(2.44 ± 0.21a)(2.71± 0.30ab)]IU/L respectively .The result showed that the increase in BMI,WHR and HO-1 in obese female and BMI,TG,HO-1 and VLDL in obese male ,compared with female and male healthy groups ,while the results showed an increase in GST levels in healthy female and male groups .We conclude from this study that high levels of heme oxygen-1 synchronized with low of glutathione-S- transferase , clearly indicating their primary role in detoxification, protection of the against oxidative stress, and prevention of the development of metabolic diseases.

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An Assessment of Heme Oxygenase-1 and Glutathione-S-transferase in Obese Iraqi Patients

Mohammed,

Khaleel

2024

Baghdad Sci.J

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Prevalence of Obesity in Preschool Children at Hilla/Babylon/Iraq 2020

Kadhim

2023

Mustansiriya Medical Journal

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Background: More and more preschool children in Iraq and elsewhere are becoming overweight or obese. Many countries are now reporting a similar trend among preschool children. However, little information is available on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among preschool children in Iraq. In addition, available data are based on reported rather than measured height, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of obesity/overweight among preschool children in private and governmental kindergartens (KGs) at Hilla 2020. Settings and Design: This study was a cross-sectional study. Materials and Methods: In order to determine the prevalence of obesity in preschool children 2-5 year old children who are attending kindergartens are selected as a sample in a cross sectional manner, the researcher measured the height and weight and calculated the BMI for each child to compare it with the WHO growth charts. The study was conducted for a period extended from January 2020 to December 2020. The total participants were 2148 parents and their 2–5-year-old children selected from all KGs available. The data were collected using an adapted questionnaire and were analyzed electronically. Statistical Analysis: Analysis of data was carried out using the available statistical package of SPSS-27 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, version 27). Data were presented in simple measures of frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and range (minimum–maximum values). The significance of difference of different percentages (qualitative data) was tested using the Pearson Chi-square test. Statistical significance was considered whenever P ≤ 0.05. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in preschool KG children was 14.8% and 5.9%, respectively; the main factors that affect childhood obesity are family income and the presence of obesity in other family members. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of obesity/overweight among 2–5-year-old children with a significant difference regarding obesity/overweight prevalence between governmental and private KGs.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Obesity in Children Attending Al-Kindy Obesity Unit in Baghdad

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An Assessment of Heme Oxygenase-1 and Glutathione-S-transferase in Obese Iraqi Patients

An Assessment of Heme Oxygenase-1 and Glutathione-S-transferase in Obese Iraqi Patients

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