Adiposity Phenotypes and Associated Cardiometabolic Risk Profile in the Inuit Population of Nunavik.

ABSTRACT: The Inuit population of Nunavik is faced with a significant rise in the prevalence of obesity [body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m²], but the impact on cardiometabolic health is unclear. The aim of this study was to characterize adiposity phenotypes and explore their associations with cardiometabolic risk factors among Nunavimmiut men and women. We used data obtained from 1296 Inuit who participated in the Qanuilirpitaa? 2017 Nunavik Inuit Health survey. Collected information included demographics, anthropometric measurements including visceral fat level (VFL) measured using electrical bioimpedance, biomarkers, hemodynamics, medical history and medication list. Adjusted population-weighted linear regressions were conducted to assess associations between body fat distribution

SUBMITTER: Lajeunesse-Trempe F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10934199 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature