Relations Between Obesity and Asthma in Young Adult Females
| dc.contributor.author | Ranous, Rebecca | |
| dc.contributor.author | Munoz, Bianca | |
| dc.contributor.author | Laiseca, Isabel | |
| dc.creator | Mueller, Alyssa | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-12-11T16:02:32Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-12-11T16:02:32Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Purpose: Previous research has linked obesity and asthma, but results have shown conflicting findings overall and do not focus solely on young adult females. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between obesity and asthma among young adult females in the general population. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis used 2017 BRFSS data for females ages 18-34 in Kansas (N=1557), Kentucky (N=615), Maine (N=502), and Michigan (N=847). Multiple logistic regression analysis by state was performed to determine the relationship between obesity and asthma after controlling for health-related, socioeconomic, and demographic factors. Results: Up to one-quarter of the participants reported having asthma (16-24%) and up to one-half were obese (29%-52%). Results of adjusted analysis indicated that asthma did not differ by weight status in any state. However, asthma was related to having two or more health conditions in three out of four states. Conclusion: Overall, obesity was not related to asthma in young adult females ages 18-34 in the general population. However, asthma was related to having two or more health conditions. The results of this study may be generalizable to young adult females in primary care practice. Practitioners should always screen patients for obesity and educate on the causes of obesity, including genetics, metabolism, and lifestyle, and possible treatment options. Practitioners should also screen young adult females for asthma and chronic health conditions if they present with symptoms of either, and assess the management of comorbid conditions. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12503/30159 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.title | Relations Between Obesity and Asthma in Young Adult Females | |
| dc.type | poster | |
| dc.type.material | text |