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Obesity and glucose metabolism abnormalities by post-disaster evacuation
Yukihiko Kawasaki1,2, Hironori Nakano3, Fumikazu Hayashi3
1Radiation Medical Science Center for the Fukushima Health Management Survey, Fukushima Medical University, Fukushima, Japan.
Childhood obesity and glucose issues in Fukushima improved over five years post-disaster. Continued health monitoring for obese children is crucial for metabolic health.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric endocrinology
- Public health
- Disaster medicine
Background:
- Assessing long-term health impacts of the Great East Japan Earthquake on Fukushima residents.
- Focusing on childhood obesity and glucose metabolism abnormalities.
- Examining trends 5 years after the 2011 disaster.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine longer-term trends in childhood obesity.
- To evaluate glucose metabolism abnormalities in pediatric residents.
- To analyze health data from Fukushima Prefecture residents post-disaster.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated changes in height, weight, BMI, BMI SD score.
- Monitored fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels.
- Analyzed data from elementary and junior high school residents in evacuation zones (2011-2015).
Main Results:
- Mean BMI SD score decreased gradually from 2011 to 2015.
- Higher FPG and HbA1c levels were observed in obese participants (BMI +2SD or more) in 2011.
- Frequencies of elevated FPG and HbA1c were higher in 2011 compared to subsequent years.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric residents experienced obesity and glucose metabolism issues.
- Longer-term observations showed improvement in these conditions.
- A strong association between obesity and glucose metabolism necessitates continued health checks for affected children.
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