Publications by authors named "Ying-xiu Zhang"
Background: The prevalence of childhood obesity has been increasing worldwide. The connection between iron deficiency and obesity has received much research interest. The present study examined the profiles of anemia among school-aged children categorized by obesity-related index in Shandong, China.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe prevalence of central obesity in the total population has been reported in numerous studies. However, information on the prevalence of central obesity within normal-category BMI is scant. In the present study, we examined the profiles of central obesity among normal-weight children and adolescents.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHigh blood pressure in Chinese youth across categories of BMI and waist circumference.
Blood Press Monit
April 2021
Article Synopsis
- A study examined blood pressure levels in 4226 Chinese college students based on their BMI and waist circumference to determine obesity's impact on health.
- Overweight students showed a higher rate of high blood pressure compared to those with normal weight, and those diagnosed with central obesity had even higher rates.
- The findings suggest that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for preventing hypertension, and normal-weight individuals should aim to keep their BMI on the lower end of the normal range to reduce risks.
Profiles of BMI and blood pressure in young adults categorized by their components of height.
Blood Press Monit
August 2020
Background: Body proportion is an important symbol of human biology. The aim of the present study was to examine the association of components of height with BMI and blood pressure (BP) among young adults.
Methods: A total of 4135 college students (2040 males and 2095 females) aged 19-22 years participated in the study.
Background: Obesity is closely related to many chronic diseases and metabolic risk factors. The present study examined the relationship of obesity-related indices to blood pressure (BP) and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) among young Chinese men.
Methods: A total of 1193 male college students aged 18-22 years participated in the study.
Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is proposed as a valid measure of abdominal obesity and health risks in practice. The present study examined the profiles of weight status and blood pressure (BP) among young adults categorised by WHtR cut-offs. A total of 4226 college students (2107 males and 2119 females) aged 19-22 years participated in the study.
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- - The study focused on trends in subcutaneous fat, specifically skinfold thickness, among children and adolescents in Shandong Province, China, from 1995 to 2014.
- - Data from two surveys showed a significant increase in the prevalence of high skinfold thickness, rising from about 10% for boys and 13% for girls in 1995 to approximately 34% for boys and 29% for girls by 2014.
- - The findings indicate a concerning rise in body fat levels in this population, highlighting potential health risks for children and adolescents.
Background: The International Obesity Task Force recently developed an extended body mass index (BMI) cut-offs for screening thinness, overweight and obesity among children and adolescents. The present study examined the profiles of blood pressure (BP) among children and adolescents with different BMI categories in Shandong, China.
Methods: Data for this study were obtained from a large cross-sectional survey of schoolchildren.
Article Synopsis
- Childhood obesity, particularly severe obesity, is rising in Shandong, China, with limited data on its prevalence among children and adolescents.
- The study surveyed over 44,000 students aged 7-18, finding that boys had higher rates of obesity compared to girls, and urban areas showed greater obesity prevalence than rural ones.
- Severe obesity correlates with increased blood pressure, with a significant rise in high BP rates as obesity severity increases, highlighting the need for preventive measures against obesity to avoid future health issues like hypertension.
Background: The association between elevated blood pressure (BP) and childhood obesity has been documented in several studies. However, little is known the difference in BP levels among children and adolescents with different patterns of fat distribution. The present study examined the association of subcutaneous fat distributional pattern with obesity and elevated BP among children and adolescents.
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- Childhood obesity, particularly morbid obesity, has seen a significant rise in Shandong, China, from 1995 to 2014, with boys experiencing higher rates than girls.
- The study used data from five surveys involving over 41,000 students aged 7-18 and applied international BMI guidelines to assess morbid obesity.
- Although the overall prevalence remains low, the continuous upward trend indicates a need for ongoing monitoring and preventive measures, especially in areas with varying socioeconomic status.
Article Synopsis
- * Results showed a significant increase in both BMI and WC over the four years, with WC rising more rapidly; the prevalence of obesity types also rose from 16.63% to 20.37% for boys, and from 8.13% to 11.61% for girls.
- * The findings indicate that abdominal obesity is becoming a more pressing issue than general obesity, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between different obesity types in health assessments.
Article Synopsis
- Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is being studied as a valuable tool for identifying risks of abdominal obesity and cardiovascular issues in children and adolescents aged 7-17.
- The study involved over 28,000 students, measuring their height, waist circumference, and blood pressure, and categorizing them into low, moderate, and high WHtR groups based on their measurements.
- Results showed that those in the high WHtR group had significantly higher blood pressure levels and a greater prevalence of high blood pressure (RHBP) compared to those in the low WHtR group, highlighting the need for addressing abdominal obesity to prevent health problems like hypertension.
Background: Childhood obesity has increased dramatically during the past decades, both in developing and developed countries. The present study examined the prevalence and regional disparities in general and central obesity among children and adolescents in Shandong, China.
Methods: A total of 30,459 students (15,249 boys and 15,210 girls) aged 7-18years participated in the study.
Background: Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is proposed as a simple, valid and convenient measure of abdominal obesity and health risks in practice. The present study examined the distribution of nutritional status among children and adolescents categorized by WHtR cut-offs.
Methods: A total of 30,459 students (15,249 boys and 15,210 girls) aged 7-18years participated in the study.
Background: BMI and waist circumference (WC) are two commonly used measurements for defining general and central obesity. The present study examined the profiles of blood pressure (BP) among children and adolescents categorized by BMI and WC in Shandong, China.
Participants And Methods: A total of 38 810 students (19 453 boys and 19 357 girls) aged 7-17 years participated in this study.
Changes in the nutritional status of children and adolescents in Shandong, China.
Public Health Nutr
October 2016
Objective: Nutritional status during childhood plays an important role in the human life cycle. The present study examined the prevalence trends in different grades of nutritional status (thinness, normal weight, overweight and obesity) among children and adolescents in Shandong, China.
Design: Data for the study were obtained from six cross-sectional surveys of schoolchildren carried out in 1985, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2014.
Background: Childhood overweight and obesity has increased dramatically during the past decades, both in developing and developed countries. The present study examined the prevalent trends in overweight and obesity among rural children and adolescents over the past 29 years (1985-2014) in Shandong, China.
Methods: Data for this study were obtained from six cross-sectional surveys (1985, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2014) of schoolchildren in Shandong Province, China.
Background: Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) are two commonly used measurements for defining general and central obesity. The present study examined the profiles of blood pressure (BP) among children and adolescents with low BMI but large WC in a large population in Shandong, China.
Methods: A total of 38,810 students (19,453 boys and 19,357 girls) aged 7-17years participated in this study.
Background: BMI and waist circumference (WC) are the two most common anthropometric measurements for general obesity and central obesity. The present study examined the distributions of BMI and WC and their relationship with blood pressure (BP) among college students in Shandong, China.
Participants And Methods: A total of 5838 college students (2915 men and 2923 women) aged 19-22 years participated in the study.
Background: The pattern of urban-rural disparity in childhood obesity varies across countries. The present study examined the change trend of urban-rural disparity in childhood overweight and obesity from 1985 to 2014 in Shandong, China.
Methods: Data for this study were obtained from four cross-sectional surveys of school children carried out in 1985, 1995, 2005 and 2014 in Shandong Province, China.