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- Title
High prevalence of undiagnosed comorbidities among adolescents with obesity.
- Authors
Leong, Karen S. W.; Jayasinghe, Thilini N.; Wilson, Brooke C.; Derraik, José G. B.; Albert, Benjamin B.; Chiavaroli, Valentina; Svirskis, Darren M.; Beck, Kathryn L.; Conlon, Cathryn A.; Jiang, Yannan; Schierding, William; Vatanen, Tommi; Holland, David J.; O'Sullivan, Justin M.; Cutfield, Wayne S.
- Abstract
Metabolic diseases are increasing among adolescents with obesity. Although the reported prevalence of metabolic syndrome is approximately 30% worldwide, its prevalence is largely unknown among New Zealand adolescents. Therefore, we assessed the health of adolescents with obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) enrolled in a randomised clinical trial (Gut Bugs Trial), to identify the prevalence of undiagnosed comorbidities. Assessments included anthropometry, 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and insulin sensitivity. We report on baseline data (pre-randomisation) on 87 participants (14–18 years; 59% females), with mean BMI 36.9 ± 5.3 kg/m2 (BMI SDS 3.33 ± 0.79). Approximately 40% of participants had undiagnosed metabolic syndrome, which was twice as common among males. Half (53%) had pre-diabetes and 92% a reduction in insulin sensitivity. Moreover, 31% had pre-hypertension/hypertension, 69% dyslipidaemia, and 25% abnormal liver function. Participants with class III obesity had a greater risk of metabolic syndrome than those with classes I/II [relative risk 1.99 (95% CI 1.19, 3.34)]. Risks for pre-hypertension/hypertension and inflammation were also greater among those with class III obesity. We identified a high prevalence of undiagnosed comorbidities among adolescents with obesity in New Zealand. As adolescent obesity tracks into adulthood, early interventions are needed to prevent progression to overt cardiometabolic diseases.
- Subjects
METABOLIC disorders; DISEASE risk factors; ADOLESCENT obesity; COMORBIDITY; ANTHROPOMETRY
- Publication
Scientific Reports, 2020, Vol 10, Issue 1, pN.PAG
- ISSN
2045-2322
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/s41598-020-76921-6