Influence of Weight Loss on Quality Of Life, Biochemical & Clinical Parameters among Obese Postmenopausal Women (OAJGGM) - Juniper Publishers

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Influence of Weight Loss on Quality Of Life, Biochemical & Clinical Parameters among Obese Postmenopausal Women

Authored by Shehab M Abd El Kader 

Background: Although obesity is common among postmenopausal, to date no study has evaluated the influence of weight loss on quality of life (QOL), biochemical & clinical parameters among obese postmenopausal women.

Objective: This study designed to detect the effects of weight reduction on biochemical & clinical parameters and QOL among obese postmenopausal women.

Material and Methods: Two-hundred Saudi postmenopausal obese women enrolled in this study, their age will be ranged from 50- 58 years and their body mass index (BMI) ranged from 30-35 kg/m2. All participants were divided into two equal groups: group (A) received weight reduction program (aerobic exercise and diet regimen) for 3 months and group (B) received no exercise training or diet regimen.

Results: The mean values of Health-related quality of life (SF-36 HRQL) subscale scores, serum calcium, high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol), hand grip strength and Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) were significantly improved in group (A). While the mean values of serum parathyroid hormone (PTH), plasma lepton, triglycerides, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL- cholesterol), total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides and BMI were reduced significantly in group (A). In addition, differences between both groups were significant at the end of the study.

Conclusion: The current study provides evidence that weight reduction program improves QOL, biochemical and clinical parameters among obese postmenopausal women.

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