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Lu Bai1,2, Xia Wang2, Ruijie Niu1,2

  • 1Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, 050017, China.

BMC Pediatrics
|April 20, 2024
PubMed

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Higher body mass index (BMI) is linked to increased tic disorder (TD) severity in children. This suggests BMI is a significant factor in predicting TD progression and severity.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric neurology
  • Clinical psychology

Background:

  • Tic disorders (TDs) are complex neurodevelopmental conditions.
  • Understanding factors influencing TD severity is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and the severity of tic disorders (TDs) in children aged 6-14.
  • To identify potential predictive factors for TD severity.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 86 children diagnosed with TDs was analyzed.
  • Data collected included general information and TD-specific metrics.
  • Statistical analyses included univariate, multiple linear regression, and correlation analyses.

Main Results:

  • Body mass index (BMI), snacking patterns, and cesarean birth were significantly related to tic disorder severity.
  • A positive correlation was observed between higher BMI and increased tic disorder severity (YGTSS scores).
  • BMI, snacking patterns, and cesarean birth demonstrated predictive value for TD severity.

Conclusions:

  • Body mass index (BMI) is a significant predictor of tic disorder severity in children.
  • Higher BMI is associated with more severe tic disorders.
  • Snacking patterns and cesarean birth also show predictive value for TD severity.
Abstract

Keywords:
BMICorrelation analysisDopamineTic disorders

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