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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titlePrevalence of Obesity, Overweight and Underweight among Elementary School Children in Southern Iran, 2009Elham Ahmadi, Ali Rikhtegaran Tehrani, Akbar AhmadiProblem statement: In recent years obesity has become epidemic in children and adolescents and was one of the main problems in developed and developing countries. Considering the importance of obesity complications for the health state of society and its increasing rate, careful evaluation, monitoring and follow up of obesity in children and adolescents was of a great importance. The aim … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 11 · 8 Nov 2010 · 7,769 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnchoring Public Health Forecasts: High-Precision Obesity Prevalence Estimation Via Hybrid Geodemographic Ensemble RegressionTrenton Ward, Isaac OsunmakindeObesity remains a major driver of chronic disease and rising healthcare costs in the United States. Yet, most existing predictive models rely on single-model classifiers and rarely incorporate spatial structure or ensemble-based regression, thereby limiting their ability to capture geodemographic variation. This study introduces a hybrid unsupervised–supervised ensemble framework that integrates K-Means spatial profiling with a Stacking Regressor to address … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 22, Issue 7 · 31 Jul 2026 · 632 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Intricate Relationship between Obesity and Type 2 DiabetesAnastasia V. Poznyak, Elizaveta M. Pleshko, Aleksandra S. Utkina et al.The rising prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has emerged as one of the most pressing global public health challenges, profoundly impacting various demographic groups worldwide. This review synthesizes recent epidemiological data and explores the intricate biochemical mechanisms linking obesity to T2DM. We highlight the multifactorial nature of obesity, characterized by excessive adipose tissue, systemic inflammation, and … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 9 Aug 2026 · 455 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractCorrelation of Atherosclerosis and Osteoarthritis, the Role of Inflammation in the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis and AtherosclerosisAnastasia V. Poznyak, Nikolay A. Orekhov, Aleksandra Sergeevna Utkina et al.Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) rank among the leading causes of death globally, accounting for a substantial proportion of mortality rates and affecting millions of individuals. Risk factors such as ageing, obesity, diabetes and a sedentary lifestyle contribute significantly to the prevalence of CVD. Osteoarthritis (OA), on the other hand, is one of the most common joint disorders, affecting a large segment … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 4 · 15 Feb 2026 · 1,769 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAn Evaluation of Childhood Overweight Studies from South Africa: A Bibliometric Review from 2003-2023Mere IdamokoroOverweight/obesity exists as a severe threat to the well-being of children globally, with its prevalence in South Africa steadily increasing in recent years. Childhood obesity/overweight can be linked to several life-threatening ailments and, in some cases, death. The present bibliometric review aimed to quantify and map out scholarly outputs on obesity/overweight research published in South Africa through a bibliometric analysis. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 5 Mar 2025 · 4,904 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractUnveiling the Complex Relationship between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Comprehensive ReviewAnastasia Vladimirovna Poznyak, Victoria Alexandrovna Khotina et al.Polycystic ovary syndrome remains a relatively unexplored endocrine disorder with significant implications for female health. Despite its prevalence and known associations with various metabolic disorders, the specific link between polycystic ovary syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors, particularly atherosclerosis, remains inadequately understood. This review aims to address the existing research gap by investigating the connection between polycystic ovary syndrome and cardiovascular … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 1 · 2 Oct 2024 · 4,607 accessesView PDFCite
Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the abstractThe Benefits of Selected Nutritional Compounds Towards Atherosclerosis ManagementAnastasia Vladimirovna Poznyak, Mariam Bagheri Ekta, Vasily Nikolaevich Sukhorukov et al.Globally, the prevalence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome is steadily rising, potentially giving rise to the most extensive non-communicable health crisis ever recorded blocking the flow are able to break and cause a blood clot. The possible consequence is a significant increase in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease rate. The atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease largely depends on modifiable factors, however, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 1 · 2 Nov 2023 · 5,032 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTreatment Adherence among Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patients at Ambulatory Clinics in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia: Descriptive Correlational StudyLouise de Villiers, Jehad O. HalabiDiabetes mellitus is a common problem in Saudi Arabia. Adherence to the pharmacological and lifestyle interventions regimens is essential for weight and glycaemic control, as well as prevention of co-morbidities. This study described the levels of treatment adherence among diabetes mellitus type II patients, explored the factors which influenced adherence and identified predictors of adherence. It was conducted in five … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 1 Nov 2015 · 6,964 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGender Differences in the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in an Iranian Urban PopulationMohammad Shojaei, Abdolreza Sotoodeh Jahromi, Karamatollah Rahmanian, Abdolhossein MadaniIn Iran, more than 40% of mortality is a result of cardiovascular disorders. The aim of this study was compare of cardiovascular risk factors in urban men and women. This cross-sectional analytic study was performed in urban population of Jahrom in 2008-2009. Subjects aged 30 years or older were selected by multi stage random sampling. Serum lipids including total cholesterol, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 4 Aug 2015 · 6,859 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAssessment of Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors among Young Adult FemalesSwati Dhruv, Uma Iyer, Kusum BhattProblem statement: Over the past two decades there has been a striking increase in the number of people with metabolic syndrome in developing countries. The current study was thus undertaken to map the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MS) and to assess the cardio-metabolic risk factors among young adult females (n = 1303) aged 18-26y from four girls hostel of the … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 23 Feb 2012 · 7,874 accessesView PDFCite