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Nathalie Jean1, Virend K Somers, Ondrej Sochor
1Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA, jean.nathalie@mayo.edu.
Current Atherosclerosis Reports
|October 25, 2014
Summary
Normal-weight obesity, despite normal BMI, increases risks for cardiovascular disease and metabolic issues. Recognizing this condition is crucial for early intervention and lifestyle changes.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Cardiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Normal-weight obesity (NWO) is an emerging health concern.
- NWO is linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic dysregulation.
- NWO is often overlooked in clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiological features of NWO.
- To examine the clinical implications of NWO.
- To discuss variants of adiposity and related metabolic status.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of epidemiological and clinical studies.
- Analysis of NWO's association with health outcomes.
- Exploration of body fat measurement in clinical settings.
Main Results:
- NWO is associated with significant risks for CVD and metabolic syndrome.
- Poor functional outcomes are linked to NWO.
- Current clinical practices may underdiagnose NWO.
Conclusions:
- Accurate identification of NWO is essential for risk assessment.
- Incorporating body fat measures can improve risk stratification.
- Early lifestyle modifications are key for managing NWO-related risks.
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