About this Research Topic
Cardiometabolic diseases, which encompass cardiovascular ailments, obesity and type 2 diabetes, pose significant global health challenges. Seminal studies, such as the Framingham Heart Study, have identified traditional risk factors — hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, smoking, obesity, diabetes and sedentary behaviour — as fundamental to preventive strategies and clinical management. However, advancements in research highlight the complexity of these diseases, prompting an exploration of additional risk factors and effect modifiers.
Recent research has highlighted sedentary behaviour as a burgeoning area of interest in cardiometabolic health. Prolonged periods of low-energy expenditure sitting have emerged as independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity and metabolic disorders. Refinements in definitions and estimations emphasize the need to address sedentary behaviour through regular physical activity or exercise to mitigate associated health risks effectively. Moreover, the intersection of environmental health and pollution with cardiometabolic diseases has become increasingly evident. Environmental pollutants, including air pollution and water contaminants, exert considerable influence over the development of CVD and metabolic syndrome. Emerging data reveal regional and racial disparities in cardiometabolic risk factors, necessitating tailored interventions and policies to address underlying social determinants of health. Anatomical and physiological differences associated with race contribute to disparities in disease prevalence and outcomes. These disparities highlight the importance of understanding regional variations in disease risk and developing targeted interventions to mitigate disparities effectively.
Contributions are invited across various categories:
• Comprehensive assessments of topics such as the impact of sedentary behaviour on cardiovascular health, the role of environmental pollution in cardiometabolic diseases, one health concept for lifestyle diseases and racial disparities in disease risk;
• Empirical research exploring novel aspects of cardiometabolic diseases, including new definitions of sedentary behaviour, effects of prolonged sitting in special population groups, the relationship between environmental pollutants and endocrine disorders and investigations into regional and racial disparities in disease prevalence;
• Syntheses of existing data to provide quantitative insights into the association between specific risk factors and cardiometabolic outcomes, evaluation of novel risk factors and SRMA assessing newer risk assessment tools for cardiometabolic diseases.
In summary, submissions should aim to elucidate evolving risk factors in cardiometabolic health, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative methodologies. Enhanced understanding in this domain can inform more effective public health interventions and policies tailored to mitigate disparities and improve patient outcomes.
Recent research has highlighted sedentary behaviour as a burgeoning area of interest in cardiometabolic health. Prolonged periods of low-energy expenditure sitting have emerged as independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity and metabolic disorders. Refinements in definitions and estimations emphasize the need to address sedentary behaviour through regular physical activity or exercise to mitigate associated health risks effectively. Moreover, the intersection of environmental health and pollution with cardiometabolic diseases has become increasingly evident. Environmental pollutants, including air pollution and water contaminants, exert considerable influence over the development of CVD and metabolic syndrome. Emerging data reveal regional and racial disparities in cardiometabolic risk factors, necessitating tailored interventions and policies to address underlying social determinants of health. Anatomical and physiological differences associated with race contribute to disparities in disease prevalence and outcomes. These disparities highlight the importance of understanding regional variations in disease risk and developing targeted interventions to mitigate disparities effectively.
Contributions are invited across various categories:
• Comprehensive assessments of topics such as the impact of sedentary behaviour on cardiovascular health, the role of environmental pollution in cardiometabolic diseases, one health concept for lifestyle diseases and racial disparities in disease risk;
• Empirical research exploring novel aspects of cardiometabolic diseases, including new definitions of sedentary behaviour, effects of prolonged sitting in special population groups, the relationship between environmental pollutants and endocrine disorders and investigations into regional and racial disparities in disease prevalence;
• Syntheses of existing data to provide quantitative insights into the association between specific risk factors and cardiometabolic outcomes, evaluation of novel risk factors and SRMA assessing newer risk assessment tools for cardiometabolic diseases.
In summary, submissions should aim to elucidate evolving risk factors in cardiometabolic health, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative methodologies. Enhanced understanding in this domain can inform more effective public health interventions and policies tailored to mitigate disparities and improve patient outcomes.
Keywords: Cardiometabolic diseases, Sedentary behaviour, Environmental pollution, Cardiovascular health, Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, Racial disparities, Social determinants of health
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