Objectives: To determine whether body size in different age periods is associated with an increased risk of MS in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This study included 307 MS patients and 307 healthy controls from clinics and hospital wards in three cities (Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam) in Saudi Arabia (2016-2017). We used Stunkard's standard body silhouettes to determine the participants' body sizes (from 1 to 9) during different age periods (school levels). We calculated adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and performed multivariable analysis adjusted for age and gender.
Results: Large body sizes (silhouettes 6-9) and body size 5 during intermediate school were associated with an increased risk of MS (AOR: 3.75, 95% CI: 1.10-12.78 and AOR: 3.75, 95% CI: 1.41-10, respectively). The smallest body size (1) during intermediate school was associated with a lower risk of MS (AOR: 0.39, 95% CI: 0.17-0.90) compared to body size 3.
Conclusion: Overweight and obesity during the intermediate school period (ages 13-15 years) are associated with an increased risk of MS, particularly among females.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9257916 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.17712/nsj.2022.2.20210121 | DOI Listing |
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