Publications by authors named "Esther O Segun"
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- The study analyzed data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) focusing on hospitalized children 18 and under with obesity from 2016 to 2019, revealing important trends and demographics related to the condition.
- A total of 62,669 children (1.5% of the sample) were identified as having obesity, with a notable 64.2% being female and an average age of 14 years.
- The prevalence of childhood obesity increased from 2016 to 2018, peaking in 2018, but showed a slight decline by 2019; the highest obesity rates were found among the white population.
High-fat diets have been identified as a major cause of obesity and a potential risk factor for breast cancer. Fat tissue, also known as adipose tissue, produces an excess of estrogen, which has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. Determining the impact of HFDs in the development and progression of breast cancer is essential, as it will enable us to identify the role of dietary modification in preventing and managing the disease.
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