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hrp0086lbp6 | (1) | ESPE2016

Children with Brain Tumors have Enhanced Visceral Adiposity Compared to Non-Cancer Controls: A Preliminary Analysis from the Canadian Study of Determinants of Endometabolic Health in Children Study

Wang Kuan-Wen , Fleming Adam , Burrow Sarah , de Souza Russell J. , Thabane Lehana , Samaan M. Constantine

Background: Survivors of childhood brain tumors (SCBT) are an emerging group that have premature mortality and morbidities that can negatively impact their quality of life and lifespan. Cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes are important causes of premature mortality in survivors, yet one of the major determinants of cardiometabolic risk i.e. visceral adiposity has not been determined in this group.Objective and hypotheses: This study is comparing...
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hrp0092p1-344 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity (2) | ESPE2019

The Adipokine Leptin is Associated with Adiposity in Survivors of Childhood Brain Tumours: A Preliminary Report from the Canadian Study of Determinants of Endometabolic Health in Children (CanDECIDE Study)

Alfaraidi Haifa , Jennings William , Empringham Brianna , Fleming Adam , Portwine Carol , Johnston Donna L , Zelcer Shayna M , Rassekh Shahrad Rod , Burrow Sarah , Thabane Lehana , Samaan M. Constantine

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hrp0094p2-215 | Fat, metabolism and obesity | ESPE2021

The Effectiveness of Indigenous Knowledge-Based Lifestyle Interventions in Preventing Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Indigenous Children in Canada

Kshatriya Maya , Wang Kuan-Wen , Hildebrand Julia , Crawford Rebecca , Nadarajah Ajantha , Youssef Michael , Rivas Angelica , Kaushal Ashleen , Banfield Laura , Thabane Lehana , Samaan Constantine ,

Background & Objective: Indigenous children in Canada have higher rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and diabetes-related complications when compared to non-Indigenous children. Indigenous knowledge-based view of health encompasses a holistic approach with physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health dimensions. This view of health will likely impact their engagement in interventions targeting obesity and T2DM. This systematic review...
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