Obesity and its associations with autonomic and cognitive functions in the general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity poses a significant global health burden. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of obesity in Mongolia and its associations with autonomic and cognitive functions while considering potential psychosocial risk factors.

Methods

This population-based, cross-sectional study included 382 participants who underwent physical examinations, completed health-related questionnaires, and participated in heart rate variability (HRV) testing for autonomic assessment and the mini-mental state examination for cognitive evaluation.

Results

Obesity prevalence was 28.1% (age-sex adjusted). Individuals with obesity were more likely to be older, married, have lower education, and engage in less physical activity. They exhibited autonomic imbalance, decreased au

SUBMITTER: Lkhagvasuren B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12061429 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature