Publications by authors named "Andrea Toledo Oliveira Rezende"

Background: Individuals with class II/III obesity have a high percentage of body fat. Assessing body composition in cases of severe obesity can be difficult and controversial both in clinical practice and scientific research. Thus, it is essential to explore the different aspects of evaluating body composition and to discuss the available methods to assess it in this population.

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To investigate the prevalence of multimorbidity and complex multimorbidity and their association with sociodemographic and health variables in individuals with severe obesity. This is a baseline data analysis of 150 individuals with severe obesity (body mass index ≥ 35.0 kg/m) aged 18-65 years.

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Background: Multimorbidity is defined as the presence of multiple chronic conditions in the same individual. Multimorbidity is more prevalent in older adults and can lead to several adverse health outcomes.

Methods: We systematically reviewed evidence from observational studies to verify the association between multimorbidity and hospitalization in older adults.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Andrea Toledo Oliveira Rezende"

  • - Recent research by Andrea Toledo Oliveira Rezende focuses on the prevalence and impact of multimorbidity, particularly among populations with severe obesity and older adults, indicating significant health implications related to multiple chronic conditions.
  • - A study published in 2023 explores the association between complex multimorbidity and various sociodemographic factors in a Brazilian cohort of individuals with severe obesity, highlighting the need for tailored healthcare strategies for this group.
  • - A systematic review and meta-analysis from 2022 confirms a strong link between multimorbidity and higher hospitalization rates in older adults, underscoring the urgency of addressing chronic health issues in aging populations.