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[Prognosis in obesity, what has changed?]

H Liebermeister1

  • 1Inneren Abteilung, Fliedner-Krankenhauses Neunkirchen/Saar.

Versicherungsmedizin
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
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Intra-abdominal fat accumulation increases health risks and shortens life, with Body-Mass-Index (BMI) and waist-hip-ratio (WHR) aiding obesity assessment. Weight loss interventions show potential for improved mortality prognosis, particularly in super-obese patients.

Area of Science:

  • Metabolic Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical Medicine

Context:

  • Obesity prognosis has evolved since 1979, highlighting intra-abdominal fat as a key risk factor for complications and reduced lifespan.
  • Smoking, while reducing weight, paradoxically increases detrimental intra-abdominal fat.
  • Current metrics like Body-Mass-Index (BMI) and waist-hip-ratio (WHR) offer superior obesity assessment compared to traditional indices.

Purpose:

  • To refine understanding of obesity's impact on prognosis and mortality.
  • To evaluate the utility of BMI and WHR in obesity assessment and therapeutic decision-making.
  • To explore the relationship between weight reduction interventions and mortality outcomes.

Summary:

  • Intra-abdominal fat depots are strongly linked to health complications and mortality.

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  • BMI combined with WHR provides a more accurate measure of obesity than the Broca-Index.
  • While slight overweight may be protective in the elderly, deliberate weight gain is not advised. Evidence for weight reduction improving mortality prognosis is emerging, especially from bariatric surgery in super-obese individuals.

    • Impact:

    • Improved clinical decision-making for obesity management through better risk stratification.
    • Potential for enhanced patient outcomes and longevity through targeted interventions.
    • Informs future research on the efficacy of weight loss strategies for mortality reduction.