Visceral Fat and Lung Function in Obese Women
Author Information
Author(s): Silva-Reis Anamei, Brill Boris, Brandao-Rangel Maysa Alves Rodrigues, Moraes-Ferreira Renilson, Melamed Dobroslav, Aquino-Santos Helida Cristina, Frison Claudio Ricardo, Albertini Regiane, Lopes-Martins Rodrigo Álvaro Brandao, de Oliveira Luís Vicente Franco, Paixao-Santos Gustavo, Oliveira Carlos Rocha, Abbasi Asghar, Vieira Rodolfo P.
Primary Institution: Federal University of Sao Paulo
Hypothesis
Does visceral fat accumulation in overweight and grade I obese women affect lung function and immune response?
Conclusion
Increased visceral fat is associated with impaired lung function and immune response in overweight and grade I obese women.
Supporting Evidence
- Visceral fat is more related to lung function impairment than subcutaneous fat.
- Visceral fat correlates with reduced pulmonary immune response.
- Obesity grade I women showed significant negative correlations in lung function parameters.
Takeaway
This study found that having more belly fat can make it harder for women to breathe well and can affect their immune system.
Methodology
The study evaluated body composition and lung function using bioimpedance and spirometry tests.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to recruitment from a single public sports park.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and was limited to women, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were women aged 43 to 47 years, classified as normal weight, overweight, or grade I obese.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI −0.7621 to −0.1014
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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