Metabolically healthy obesity in a young population assisted by the family health strategy LapARC study

Abstract Introduction Obesity is increasing in younger populations, and is associated with a high cardiovascular (CV) risk, however, it is not clear whether metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) may have a lower CV risk or if it is just an earlier stage of the disease. Objective To evaluate the preval...

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Published in:	European heart journal Vol. 43; no. Supplement_2
Main Authors:	De Souza Mello, T, Parente Macedo Moura, C, Avelar Mendes De Vasconcellos, C, Camara Garcia, J, Rossilho Moyses Ushijima, N, Rey Costa Tostes, F, Brandao Catharina, L, Maria Da Costa Muguet, C, Do Valle Kangussu, F, Dos Santos Ferreira, D, Henrique Dos Santos Lemos, P, Lopes Monteiro De Barros Junqueira, L, Da Silva Guimaraes, K, Silaid Muxfeldt, E, Tenorio Da Costa Fernandes, A C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	03-10-2022
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Summary:	Abstract Introduction Obesity is increasing in younger populations, and is associated with a high cardiovascular (CV) risk, however, it is not clear whether metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) may have a lower CV risk or if it is just an earlier stage of the disease. Objective To evaluate the prevalence and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors associated with metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) in a young population assisted by a Family Health Care unit in a large urban center. Design and method A cross-sectional population study for CV risk assessment in adults aged 20–50 years old from a Family Health Care unit. Demographic, anthropometric data and CV risk factors were recorded. All underwent office blood pressure (BP) measurements, laboratory evaluation (lipid and glycidic profile). Obesity was defined as a body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2 and MHO are those who have less than 3 of the following criteria for metabolic syndrome: office BP higher or equal to 130 x 85 mmHg, hypertension, fasting blood sugar higher or equal to 100 mg/dL, HDL <40 mg/dL (men) and 50 mg/dL (women), triglycerides >150 mg/dL and waist circumference >102 cm (men) and >88 cm (women). Results A total of 632 individuals were evaluated (60% female; mean age 37±9 years). The prevalence of obesity was 26%, of which 73% were classified as MHO. Obeses are older, with a higher prevalence of physical inactivity (51% vs 41%, p=0.03), hypertension (44% vs 19%, p<0.001), dyslipidemia (50% vs 36%, p=0.002), and diabetes (7% vs 2%, p=0.001) with higher systolic OBP. MHO compared to unhealthy ones are significantly younger and smoke less. Despite being obese, they have lower BMI (33.6 vs 35.2 kg/m2, p=0.02) and abdominal circumference (102 vs 110 cm, p=0.03), with lower diastolic BP. Conclusion MHO was more prevalent in this young population and seems to have a lower CV risk, however it is not clear whether these younger and less obese individuals are only at an earlier stage of the disease. Perhaps the CV diseases onset is postponed for a few years. Even so, these individuals should not be excluded from public health policies as a form of primary prevention. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): CNPQFAPERJ
ISSN:	0195-668X 1522-9645
DOI:	10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.2394