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Obesity in women—a life cycle of medical risk
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: M-T Van der Merwe --- Netcare Bariatric Centers of Excellence,Obesity can have an impact on health at each stage of a woman's life cycle. In young women, obesity has an impact on psychosocial health and, as they grow older, on their reproductive health. Obesity also imposes a number of... -
The genetics of obesity: the role of the melanocortin 4 receptor
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MG Logan --- Department of Immunology, South Africa MS Pepper --- Department of Immunology, South AfricaObesity, which is described clinically by a body mass index (BMI) of > 30 kg/m2 is increasing at an alarming rate, and is recognised as a chronic disease by the World Health Organization (WHO). This epidemic decreases life expectancy, and... -
Relationship between salivary androstenedione levels, body composition and physical activity levels in young girls
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AJ McKune --- Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Biokinetics, Exercise and Leisure Sciences, KD Du Bose --- Activity Promotion Laboratory, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, United States of AmericaBackground: High androgenic activity in adolescent girls and adult women is associated with adiposity and metabolic disturbances. This study examined the relationship between salivary androstenedione levels, body composition, and physical activity levels in young girls. -
Leptin: a cardiovascular perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AE Schutte --- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, R Schutte --- Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University,The development of obesity, as well as resultant type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, is causing concern in South Africa. Following the discovery of leptin in 1994, hopes were raised that the manipulation of the leptin axis might yield... -
Metabolic surgery: a concise overview and understanding of potential complications
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AJ Potgieter --- N1 City Hospital, M-T Van der Merwe --- Department of Endocrinology,Bariatric surgery, despite a relatively short history, has had a tremendous impact on the discipline of surgery. In addition, it has had a profound influence on the development of laparoscopic surgery and the treatment of the worldwide epidemic of obesity... -
Factors predisposing to obesity: a review of the literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AT Ali --- Department of Chemical Pathology, National Health Laboratory Service, NJ Crowther --- Department of Chemical Pathology, National Health Laboratory Service,The rising prevalence of obesity is a worldwide problem affecting not only the developed world but also developing nations such as South Africa. Excess body fat deposition is caused by an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure and there... -
Cannabinoid antagonist in obesity treatment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: M-T Van der Merwe --- Netcare Bariatric Centers of Excellence, Netcare Ltd, -
Bariatric surgery: risks and recommendations for the prevention of perioperative thromboembolism
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Murphy --- Sunward Park Bariatric Centre of Excellence, Department of Endocrinology, M-T Van der Merwe --- Sunninghill and Lifestyle Management Park Bariatric Centre of Excellence, Department of Endocrinology, -
Obesity and dietary behavioural changes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: G Jardine --- Registered dietitian in private practice,Obesity is a multifactorial condition involving genetic, environmental and behavioural factors. For most people wanting to lose weight, little can be done to alter genetics or their environment. What is generally required is a change in behaviour that will result... -
Anaesthesia for a morbidly obese patient with schizophrenia and intellectual disability
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Y Asahi --- Department of Dentistry, Japan Y Kawai --- Department of Anesthesia, Japan M Sugimoto --- Department of Anesthesia, Japan T Suzuki --- Department of Anesthesia, Japan S Omichi --- Department of Dentistry, Japan J Kotani --- Department of Anesthesiology, JapanWe report the case of a morbidly obese woman with schizophrenia and intellectual disability who underwent dental treatment using general anaesthesia. The 38-year-old patient was 156 cm tall and weighed 140 kg, with a body mass index of 57.5 kg... -
Anaesthetic management of laparoscopic assisted bilateral adrenalectomy in a five-year-old child with Cushing's disease
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: AP Saffin --- Walter Sisulu University, JM Thomas --- Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, University of Cape Town,A five-year-old girl, weighing 42 kg and with a diagnosis of Cushing's disease, presented for bilateral, laparoscopic adrenalectomy. -
Outcome of pregnancy in the morbidly obese woman
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: E Ngoga --- Department of Obstetrics asnd Gynaecology, D Hall --- Department of Obstetrics asnd Gynaecology, F Mattheyse --- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, D Grové --- Department of Obstetrics asnd Gynaecology,Background: Obesity is a growing global health problem. In South Africa, more than half of the adult women are overweight and almost 30% are obese. The problems associated with obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, thrombo-embolism and coronary heart disease, are... -
Factors predisposing to obesity: a review of the literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: AT Ali --- Department of Chemical Pathology, National Health Laboratory Service, NJ Crowther --- Department of Chemical Pathology, National Health Laboratory Service,The rising prevalence of obesity is a worldwide problem affecting not only the developed world but also developing nations such as South Africa. Excess body fat deposition is caused by an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure and there... -
Relationships between overweight, obesity and physical fitness of nine- to twelve-year-old South African children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Truter --- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa AE Pienaar --- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa D Du Toit --- School of Education, North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South AfricaBackground: -
Healthy lifestyle interventions in general practice: Part 14: Lifestyle and obesity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: EW Derman --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Dept of Human Biology, S Whitesman --- Institute for Mindfulness, South Africa M Dreyer --- Vitality Wellness, DN Patel --- Vitality Wellness, CJ Nossel --- Vitality Wellness, EV Lambert --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Dept of Human Biology, MP Schwellnus --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Dept of Human Biology,Obesity is defined as an excessive amount of body fat or adiposity. It can be measured using the body mass index (BMI), and according to established criteria for adult men and women, overweight is defined as a BMI between 25–30... -
Healthy lifestyle interventions in general practice Part 10: Lifestyle and arthritic conditions—Osteoarthritis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MP Schwellnus --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, DN Patel --- Vitality Wellness, C Nossel --- Vitality Wellness, M Dreyer --- Vitality Wellness, S Whitesman --- Institute for Mindfulness, South Africa EW Derman --- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine,Chronic musculoskeletal disease is one of the most common causes of disability worldwide with considerable economic impact in health care. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal disease affecting a large proportion of the population with an increasing predicted... -
Current opinion: Is added dietary sugar detrimental to health?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: VL Van den Berg --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics,The intake of added dietary sugars has escalated dramatically since the 1970s, mostly due to a global increase in the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). This trend has sparked concerns among scientists and consumers alike regarding the safety of added... -
The prevalence and perception of obesity and its association with the lifestyle of women at the Mangaung University Community Partnership Project healthcare centre, Bloemfontein
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: EAM Prinsloo --- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates G Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, M Mohale --- School of Medicine, N Nyindi --- School of Medicine, N Matu --- School of Medicine, L Ntechane --- School of Medicine, MC Struwig --- Faculty of Health Sciences,Background: This investigation was prompted by the increase of obesity in developing countries with the simultaneous increased risk of preventable noncommunicable diseases. We aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity among women serving a predominantly black peri-urban community, who visited... -
Obesity and health problems among South African healthcare workers: do healthcare workers take care of themselves?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Skaal --- The Department of Public Health, S Pengpid --- The Department of Public Health,Background: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally. In South Africa, 56% of white men, 49% of black men and 75% of black women have been reported to be overweight or obese. The focus of this study is on South African... -
The relationship of overweight and obesity to the motor performance of children living in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Truter --- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North-West University, AE Pienaar --- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North-West University, D Du Toit --- School of Education, North-West University,Objectives: This study aimed to determine the relationship between overweight and obesity and the motor performance of nine- to 13-year-old South African children. -
Defining hypertension in children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Revelas --- Pathological Department, Greece O Tahmazidis --- Vardakeio Hospital, GreeceHypertension is the most common, and potent universal contributor to cardiovascular mortality. Elevated blood pressure, labile or fixed, systolic or diastolic, at any age, in either sex, is a contributor to all forms of cardiovascular disease. Hypertension in children is... -
Revisiting the importance of childhood activity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: DC Janse van Rensburg --- Section Sports Medicine, PC Zondi --- Section Sports Medicine, TC Grant --- Section Sports Medicine, CC Grant --- Section Sports Medicine,Formalised exercise programmes for children and adolescents are becoming increasingly important. There has been a drastic increase in documented childhood morbidity and mortality relating to poor nutrition and low activity levels in recent years. Regular physical activity decreases the risk... -
Prevalence of raised body mass indices and the association with high blood pressure and hyperglycaemia in the rural black population of Ga-Mothapo village, Capricorn District of Limpopo province
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: DG Sengwayo --- Department of Biomedical Sciences, MM Moraba --- Department of Medical Science, SCKM Motaung --- Department of Biomedical Sciences,Objective: To assess the prevalence of elevated body mass index and to establish whether there was an association between raised body mass index (BMI) and high blood pressure (BP) and hyperglycaemia in the rural population of Ga-Mothapo village, Limpopo province. -
Cardiovascular risk factors in a treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus-infected rural population in Dikgale, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Felistas Mashinya --- Department of Medical Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, School of Health Sciences, Marianne Alberts --- Department of Medical Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, School of Health Sciences, Robert Colebunders --- International Health Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Belgium Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden --- International Health Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, BelgiumObjective: The objective was to determine lipid levels and cardiovascular risk factors in treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected rural African people in Limpopo province. -
The prevalence and clinical significance of acanthosis nigricans in diabetic and non-diabetic women of mixed ancestry
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: M Hoffmann --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Division of Chemical Pathology, South Africa WI Visser --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, South Africa B Ascott-Evans --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, South Africa FS Hough --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, South AfricaObjectives: The purpose of this study was to improve our understanding of the prevalence of acanthosis nigricans (AN) and its clinical relevance in our mixed-ancestry population and to investigate its association with abnormal glucose metabolism, obesity and hypertension. -
Original research: obesity prevalence and metabolic differences between obese and non-obese school adolescents in south-western Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Bridget Omisore --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria Akinlolu Omisore --- Department of Community Medicine, Nigeria Emmanuel Abioye-Kuteyi --- Department of Community Health, NigeriaBackground: Adolescent obesity is increasingly more common in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. Obesity has been associated with metabolic derangement in adolescents in developed countries. This study compared the metabolic parameters in obese and non-obese adolescents in a developing... -
Case report: Oropharyngeal injuries with GlideScope® usage in two obese patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: C Curran --- Department of Anaesthesia, South AfricaThe GlideScope® is a widely used video laryngoscope that is especially beneficial in the setting of the anticipated difficult airway. However, its design introduces blind spots and necessitates the need for a curved stylet, most commonly the accompanying GlideRite® Rigid... -
Improvement noted after a multifaceted approach to diabetes mellitus management
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa C Aldous --- School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa F Mahomed --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Optimal control of diabetes mellitus remains elusive, especially in developing countries. A comprehensive and standardised approach, coupled with intensive patient and clinician education, may provide the solution. -
Perceptions of body size and its association with HIV/AIDS
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: T. Matoti-Mvalo --- Diva Nutritional Products, T. Puoane --- School of Public Health,Objective: To explore the perception among black South African women that people who are thin are infected with HIV or have AIDS. -
Obstructive sleep apnoea and obesity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Gr. Tintinger --- Department of Internal Medicine, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria L. Pretorius --- Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, D. Labadarios --- Human Sciences Research Council, Population Health, Cape TownThe global obesity epidemic continues to gain momentum, and South Africa is one of those countries with an extremely high prevalence of obesity. The reported association between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and obesity has resulted in a parallel increase in... -
Genotype-based personalised nutrition for obesity prevention and treatment: are we there yet?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: M. Senekal --- Associate Professor; Head: Division of Human Nutrition; Department of Human Biology,Interactions between genotype and dietary intake include genetic moderation of the effect of dietary intake on disease development (nutrigenetics). Research on nutrigenetics has focused mainly on single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and supports the notion that interactions between genes, diet, other lifestyle... -
Adiponectin could be a comprehensive marker of metabolic syndrome in obese children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: H. Atwa --- Department of Pediatrics, B. Mesbah --- Department of Pediatrics, A. Sad --- Department of Pediatrics,Objectives: The objectives were to investigate the relationship between the serum adiponectin level and the metabolic syndrome (MS) phenotype in children, and to examine the independent association between the serum adiponectin level and the individual components of MS. -
Body composition in stunted, compared to non-stunted, black South African children, from two rural communities
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Bs. Motswagole --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Hs Kruger --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, M. Faber --- Nutritional Intervention Research Unit, Kd Monyeki --- Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit,Background: The objective was to compare the body composition of black stunted, and non-stunted, children, from two rural communities in South Africa, and investigate whether increased total and central adiposity is found in stunted children. The design was a cross-sectional... -
Weight gain, physical activity and dietary changes during the seven months of first-year university life in Malawi
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: G. Takomana --- Department of Home Economics and Human Nutrition, Aa Kalimbira --- Department of Home Economics and Human Nutrition,Objective: The objective of the study was to assess weight gain, physical activity and dietary changes during the first year of university life in Malawi. -
Tuck-shop purchasing practices of Grade 4 learners in Pietermaritzburg and childhood overweight and obesity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nl Wiles --- Lecturer, Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Jm Green --- Senior Research Associate, Rural Resource Management, Fj Veldman --- Associate Professor, Dietetics and Human Nutrition,Objectives: To determine the anthropometric characteristics of Grade 4 learners in relation to their tuck-shop purchasing practices. -
The influence of socio-demographic factors on the nutritional status of children in the Stellenbosch area, Western Cape
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ap Kirsten --- Division of Human Nutrition, D Marais --- Division of Applied Health Sciences, C Schübl --- Division of Human Nutrition, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences,Objectives: To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as socio-demographic risk factors associated with childhood overweight and obesity in the Stellenbosch area, Western Cape province. -
Overweight, obesity and underweight in nurses in Vhembe and Capricorn districts, Limpopo
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Dt Goon --- Centre for Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, Ms Maputle --- Department of Advanced Nursing and Science, A Olukoga --- Department of Public Health, R Lebese --- Department of Advanced Nursing and Science, Lb Khoza --- Department of Advanced Nursing and Science, Fc Ayanwu --- Department of Public Health,Background: In South Africa, anecdotal evidence concerning the prevalence of overweight and obesity in nurses is alarming, but no scientific studies have confirmed this notion. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in black nurses... -
Determinants of obesity and perception of weight in hypertensive patients in rural South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Pr Duncan --- Academic Clinical Fellow and General Practice Trainee, Bristol Ld Howe --- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit University of Bristol, Bristol Z. Manukusa --- Manguzi Hospital, Durban S. Purdy --- Academic Clinical Fellow and General Practice Trainee, BristolObjective: The objective of the study was to identify factors associated with being overweight or obese, and perceptions of weight by hypertensive patients living in rural South Africa. -
Factors associated with central overweight and obesity in students attending the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: V. Mogre --- Department of Human Biology, Ghana S. Aleyira --- Department of Allied Health Sciences, Ghana R. Nyaba --- Department of Allied Health Sciences, GhanaObjectives: This study assessed the prevalence of central overweight and obesity in students of the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Ghana. Lifestyle factors associated with central overweight and obesity were also investigated in this study population. -
Maternal waist circumference as a prediction of children’s stunted status
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Aa Egal --- Senior Researcher, Vaal University of Technology, Wh Oldewage-Theron --- Director, Vaal University of Technology, -
Narratives of urban female adolescents in South Africa: dietary and physical activity practices in an obesogenic environment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mh Sedibe --- MRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, Johannesburg Ab Feeley --- MRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, Johannesburg C. Voorend --- Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, The Netherlands Pl. Griffiths --- MRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, Johannesburg Cm Doak --- Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, The Netherlands Sa Norris --- MRC/WITS Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, JohannesburgObjectives: The objectives of this study were to investigate the narratives pertaining to dietary and physical activity practices by female adolescents in Soweto. -
Under- and overnutrition and evidence of metabolic disease risk in rural black South African children and adolescents
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Tm Pedro --- MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, K. Kahn --- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), Jm Pettifor --- MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics, Sm Tollman --- MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt), Sa Norris --- MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit Department of Paediatrics,Objectives: The objective was to determine the prevalence of under- and overnutrition, as well as evidence of metabolic disease risk in rural black South African children and adolescents. -
Trends in the development of obesity in elderly day care attendees in Sharpeville, South Africa, from 2007-2011
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Oc Otitoola --- Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, Wn Oldewage-Theron --- Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods, Aa Egal --- Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods,Objective: Obesity, a global epidemic and risk factor for many noncommunicable diseases, has become a public health concern in South Africa, especially in the elderly. This study investigated the trend of development of obesity in a group of urban elderly... -
The diet-heart hypothesis, obesity and diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Je Rossouw --- Women’s Health Initiative Branch, Program for Population Science and Prevention Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, USAHuman feeding studies show that dietary fat quality, but not total fat intake, influences levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Meta-analyses indicate an association with reduced coronary heart disease (CHD) risk when saturated fatty acid is replaced with polyunsaturated fatty... -
Overweight and obesity in six-year-old children in 4th and 5th quintile schools in Mangaung, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: L Van den Berg --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences, L Meko --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Professions, Faculty of Health Sciences,Objective: Weight status at age six years has been identified as an important predictor of overweight and obesity in adolescence, which, in turn, tracks into adulthood, increasing the risk of future metabolic diseases. This study aimed to describe the prevalence... -
Effects of self-monitoring of blood glucose on diabetes control in a resource-limited diabetic clinic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa C Aldous --- School of Clinical Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Diabetes mellitus places an enormous burden upon both patients and countries’ health systems. Integral to achieving control is patients assuming responsibility for their condition. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) can serve as a powerful tool modifying lifestyle behaviour and... -
Detrimental role of childhood obesity in adolescence and adulthood: developing nation’s perspective
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava --- Department of Community Medicine, India Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava --- Department of Community Medicine, India Jegadeesh Ramasamy --- Department of Community Medicine, IndiaWorldwide, over the years, a significant hike in the prevalence of overweight and obesity has been observed among children, adolescents, and adult age-group individuals. In contrast to the previous beliefs that overweight and obesity are a major public health concern... -
More than scales and tape measures needed to address obesity in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: R Ramlal --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa RD Govender --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaObesity is an emerging public health problem worldwide increasing from 857 million in 1980 to 2.1 billion by 2013. A study was done on a sample of 100 obese and overweight patients with a body mass index (BMI) above 25 kg/m2... -
Dispensing patterns of prescription-only antiobesity preparations in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ilse Truter --- Drug Utilization Research Unit (DURU), Department of Pharmacy, South AfricaObjectives: The aim of the study was to investigate the dispensing patterns of prescription-only antiobesity preparations in South Africa (classified as Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) group A08). -
Relationship between MPV and paraoxonase-1 activity, brachial artery diameter and IMT in patients with diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Pinar Karakaya --- Department of Endocrinology, Turkey Yildiz Okuturlar --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Meral Mert --- Department of Endocrinology, Turkey Asuman Gedikbasi --- Department of Biochemistry, Turkey Filiz Islim --- Department of Radiology, Turkey Didem Acarer --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Nursel Kocamaz --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Ozlem Soyluk --- Department of Endocrinology, Turkey Teslime Ayaz --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Pinar Alarslan --- Department of Endocrinology, Turkey Ozlem Harmankaya --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Abdulbaki Kumbasar --- Department of Internal Medicine, TurkeyAims: Higher mean platelet volume (MPV) in diabetic patients has been considered as an emerging risk factor for diabetes related micro- and macrovascular complications. Human paraoxonase 1/arylesterase (PON1), which has antioxidant and antiatherogenic properties, is documented in high oxidative stress... -
Diabetes and hypertension screening in Zandspruit, Johannesburg 2012–2014
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Paul Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa Tessy Muthembe --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa Stefan Lawson --- Project HOPE, South Africa Julie Brink --- Project HOPE, South AfricaBackground: Hypertension (HT) and diabetes mellitus (DM) affect millions of individuals in South Africa and are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Given the substantial public health and socio-economic burden South Africa faces due to the rising rates... -
Prevalence and behavioural risk factors of light or moderate and heavy cigarette smoking in 32 countries
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Supa Pengpid --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Thailand Karl Peltzer --- ASEAN Institute for Health Development, ThailandThe aim of this study was to predict the prevalence of light or moderate and heavy smoking from lifestyle behavioural risk factors among South African adults compared to others from 31 countries around the world. Secondary data from 53 391... -
Obesity and associated factors in young adults attending tertiary institutions in south-eastern Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Patricia Ogechi Ukegbu --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nigeria Ada Charity Uwaegbute --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nigeria Chinyere Akudo Echendu --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nigeria Chukwunonso Ejike --- Department of Biochemistry, Nigeria Julie Uche Anyika-Elekeh --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nigeria Victoria Uzoamaka Asumugha --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nigeria Solomon Abasiekong Kuyik --- Department of Food Science and Technology, Nigeria Shola Omodamiro --- Department of Biochemistry, Nigeria Blessing Nwofia --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nigeria Chinwe Uzokwe --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nigeria Chidinma Oluchi-Nliam --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nigeria Nnenna Uwakwe --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, NigeriaObjective: To assess prevalence of overweight/obesity and associated factors in a group of university undergraduates in south-east Nigeria. -
Obesity and kidney disease: hidden consequences of the epidemic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Csaba P Kovesdy --- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, United States Susan Furth --- Department of Pediatrics, United States Carmine Zoccali --- CNR – IFC Clinical Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Italy [FN0001]Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic, and its prevalence has been projected to grow by 40% in the next decade. This increasing prevalence has implications for the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and also for chronic kidney disease. A high... -
The relationship between obesity, leptin, adiponectin and the components of metabolic syndrome in urban African women, Free State, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Sanet van Zyl --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, South Africa Lynette J van der Merwe --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, South Africa Francois C van Rooyen --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics, South Africa Gina Joubert --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistics, South Africa Corinna M Walsh --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South AfricaObjectives: Obesity prevalence is increasing worldwide. In South Africa, older and urbanised African women have significantly higher rates of obesity. Limited information is available on the relationship between anthropometric parameters, adipokines and metabolic health status of African women. This study... -
Bardet–Biedl syndrome: expect the unexpected, suspect the unsuspected
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Larissa Cronjé --- Perioperative Research Group, Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, South AfricaThis is the first reported description of Bardet–Biedl syndrome (BBS) with the combination of a malacic bifid epiglottis and anterior laryngeal web. Anaesthesia for BBS has numerous concerns and these are reviewed, focusing on features that manifest not only in... -
Pattern and correlates of obesity among public service workers in Ondo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Isaac Aladeniyi --- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Nigeria Oladele Vincent Adeniyi --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Olufunmilayo Fawole --- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Nigeria Mary Adeolu --- Nigeria State Health Investment Project, Nigeria Daniel Ter Goon --- Department of Health Sciences, South Africa Anthony Idowu Ajayi --- Department of Sociology, South Africa Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi --- Department of Health Sciences, South AfricaBackground: Obesity is the third leading cause of mortality and has become a global epidemic. There is a continuous increase in its prevalence both in the developed and in developing countries. Obesity is closely associated with chronic health conditions, thus... -
Weight-related quality of life in obese, pregnant women in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MA Tisane --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, South Africa JL Van der Merwe --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, South Africa DR Hall --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, South AfricaObjective: The global obesity pandemic includes pregnant women. Obesity may negatively impact quality of life (QOL). A validated, obesity-specific, QOL assessment tool was used to assess the impact of obesity on five specific domains. -
Obesity and HIV: a compounding problem
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Chara Biggs --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa Elizabeth Spooner --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, South AfricaObjectives: A cross-sectional study was undertaken at Lancers Road Clinic, Durban, South Africa to determine body composition, haemoglobin, serum albumin and serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels in asymptomatic ART-naive HIV positive adults. -
Body mass index and associated lifestyle and eating behaviours of female students at a South African university
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Philippe Jean-Luc Gradidge --- Centre for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, South Africa Emmanuel Cohen --- MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit, Department of Paediatrics, South AfricaObjective: To determine the prevalence of obesity and the physical activity, sitting time, and eating behaviours associated with BMI in a group of undergraduate female students at a South African university. -
Prevalence and factors associated with abdominal obesity among primary health care professional nurses in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Sizeka Monakali --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, South Africa Daniel Ter Goon --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, South Africa Eunice Seekoe --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, South Africa Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Science, South AfricaBackground: Nurses are key stakeholders in health promotion and obesity management, yet a high-risk group for obesity development. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of abdominal obesity among primary health care professional nurses (PHCPNs) in Eastern Cape, South Africa. -
Nutritional status and food intake of women residing in rural and urban areas of Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Marinel Rothman --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Mamotsemai Ranneileng --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Riette Nel --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Corinna Walsh --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South AfricaObjective: The socio-demography, anthropometry and food intake of women residing in rural and urban areas of Lesotho were determined. -
Central obesity is an independent risk factor of poor glycaemic control at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Tsakani Stanford Mashele --- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, South Africa Motetelo Alfred Mogale --- Department of Biochemistry, School of Pathology & Pre-Clinical Sciences, South Africa Olakunle Adewunmi Towobola --- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, South Africa Mmampenani Florence Moshesh --- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Results of previous studies on the effect on glycaemic control of anthropometric measures of obesity, some economic status variables and the presence of metabolic syndrome are not consistent and appear to differ among health institutions. The status of glycaemic... -
Adult weight measurement: decoding the terminology used in literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Christen Renée Lahner --- Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, South AfricaThere are various types of names given to describe the adult weight measurement. The most commonly used terms (actual body weight, estimated body weight, ideal body weight and adjusted body weight) have been defined and summarized to assist in their... -
Weight bias and eating behaviours of persons with overweight and obesity attending a general medical practice in Durban, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: RD Govender --- Department of Family Medicine, United Arab Emirates S Al-Shamsi --- Department of Internal Medicine, United Arab Emirates D Regmi --- Department of Family Medicine, United Arab EmiratesBackground: The consequences of obesity for physical health and non-communicable illnesses are well established, but the impact on psychosocial well-being in persons with obesity is much less understood. This study aimed to assess psychosocial constructs such as weight bias affecting... -
Lifestyle modification in the management of insulin resistance states in overweight/obesity: the role of exercise training
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Tshidi Thaane --- Discipline of Biokinetics, Exercise and Leisure Sciences, South Africa; Ayesha A Motala --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa; Andrew J Mckune --- Discipline of Biokinetics, Exercise and Leisure Sciences, South Africa;Physical inactivity is a major contributor to overweight/obesity and associated disorders including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), diabetes, and insulin resistance (IR). Intensive lifestyle modification (ILM) is recommended as first-line treatment for obese individuals at risk for IR. Exercise is considered to... -
The prevalence and risk factors for diabetes mellitus in healthcare workers at Tygerberg hospital, Cape Town, South Africa: a retrospective study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Ankia Coetzee --- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, South Africa Amanda Beukes --- Department of Medicine, South Africa Reinhardt Dreyer --- Department of Medicine, South Africa Salaamah Solomon --- Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa Lourentia van Wyk --- Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa Roshni Mistry --- Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa Magda Conradie --- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, South Africa Mari van de Vyver --- Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South AfricaObjectives: To assess the contribution of traditional and modifiable risk factors to the overall risk and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) amongst health workers (HWs) in the public sector. -
Conceptual framework for the evaluation of sugar tax systems
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Accounting Research • Authors: Marese Lombard --- School of Accountancy, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, South Africa Alta Koekemoer --- School of Accountancy, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, South AfricaThe World Health Organization has urged countries to implement a sin tax on items containing high levels of sugar to address the current worldwide obesity epidemic. Consequently, sugar taxes have become increasingly popular. However, many sugar tax systems are implemented... -
The relationship between female adiposity and physical attractiveness amongst adults in rural Ranaka village, Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: H Salome Kruger --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Tumelo Seru --- Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, South Africa Zandile J Mchiza --- School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape, South Africa John R Speakman --- Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, UKObjective: The aim was to assess the relationship between female adiposity and physical attractiveness among men and women in Botswana. -
Consumption of added sugars among undergraduate students at a South African university and its association with BMI
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ra’eesah Nakhooda --- , South Africa Nicola Wiles --- , South AfricaObjectives: A study was undertaken to quantify added sugar intake; to show the association between added sugar intake and body mass index (BMI); and to identify determinants of added sugar and sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake. -
Defaulters. Are they worse off? Analysing reasons for this phenomenon amongst patients with diabetes with and without HIV infection
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Somasundram Pillay --- , South AfricaBackground: Ideal control of diabetes mellitus (DM) remains elusive globally. Identifying defaulting reasons in diabetes clinics can provide potential interventional areas. -
Prevalence of overweight and obesity among selected schoolchildren and adolescents in Cofimvaba, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Olufunmilola Otitoola --- , Nigeria Wilna Oldewage-Theron --- , South Africa Abdul Egal --- , South AfricaBackground: Childhood obesity has become a growing global epidemic. In South Africa, overweight and obesity during childhood and adolescence are rising. The objectives of this study were (i) to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among selected students in... -
Screening for overweight using mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) among children younger than two years in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Shawn McLaren --- , South Africa Liana Steenkamp --- , South Africa H David McCarthy --- , South Africa Alexandra Rutishauser-Perera --- , United KingdomBackground: The relationship between overweight and under-nutrition, particularly in resource-poor settings, poses practical challenges for targeting nutrition interventions. Current anthropometric indicators including weight for length (WLZ) recommended by the WHO may be challenging in community settings. -
Hypertension and diabetes mellitus: a collision of two heavyweight non-communicable diseases
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- , South AfricaIntroduction: Patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (PLWD) are at an increased risk of developing hypertension (HPT). The presence of HPT in PLWD (PLWDH) accelerates diabetes-related complications (DRC). Scarce data exist from South Africa on the impact of HPT... -
Do lifestyle choices influence the development of overweight and obesity in the South African Air Force, Bloemfontein?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Carina Haasbroek --- , South Africa Ronette Lategan-Potgieter --- , United States Cornel van Rooyen --- , South Africa Marizeth Jordaan --- , South Africa -
Should fast-food nutritional labelling in South Africa be mandatory?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Siphiwe N Dlamini --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Gudani Mukoma --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Shane A Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Use and perceived effectiveness of complementary medicines for weight loss in adult women
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: J Bussicott --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa R Patel --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa J Pellow --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa RK Razlog --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa -
The relationships between socioeconomic status, dietary knowledge and patterns, and physical activity with adiposity in urban South African women
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Gudani Mukoma --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Stephanie V Wrottesley --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Juliana Kagura --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Tolu Oni --- University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Lisa Micklesfield --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Shane A Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Associations between nutrition knowledge and obesity-related attitudes and physical activity among young adults from Kenya, South Africa, and the United Kingdom
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Siphiwe N Dlamini --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Asanda Mtintsilana --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Witness Mapanga --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Ashleigh Craig --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Shane A Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Does sugar taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages alter purchasing behaviour of South African consumers? Perspectives of dietitians and key industry role-players
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Yolande Smit --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Zarina Ebrahim --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Maritha Marais --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa Daan Nel --- Centre for Statistical Consultation, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Nelene Koen --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa -
Type 2 diabetes mellitus but not overweight/obesity reduces testicular volume and endocrine function in men
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: E Musa --- Kaduna State University, Nigeria GC Musa --- University of Cape Town, South Africa E Salazar-Petres --- Universidad San Sebastián, Carrera de Obstetricia, Chile F Bello --- Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria AG Bakari --- Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria -
Public attitudes towards responsibilities and actions to curb obesity in South Africa: Second South African Human Development Pulse Survey
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Ashleigh Craig --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Gudani Mukoma --- University of Venda,, South Africa Witness Mapanga --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Asanda Mtintsilana --- University of Cape Town, South Africa Siphiwe N Dlamini --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Lisa K Micklesfield --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Shane A Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
11. Sugar and health: a food-based dietary guideline for South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Temple NJ --- Centre for Science, Athabasca University, Canada Steyn NP --- Knowledge Systems, Human Sciences Research Council,The intake of added sugar appears to be increasing steadily across the South African population. Children typically consume approximately 40-60 g/day, possibly rising to as much as 100 g/day in adolescents. This represents roughly 5-10% of dietary energy, but could... -
Acceptance, availability, and accessibility of reformulated sugar-sweetened beverages in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nikita Baijnath --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Kirthee Pillay --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Nicola Wiles --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Describing the triple burden of malnutrition in adolescents in rural and urban South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: SH Crouch --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa DE Mathatha --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa LK Micklesfield --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa NJ Christofides --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa C Desmond --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SJ Sharp --- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom KK Ong --- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom SM Tollman --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa K Kahn --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SA Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa