Obesity and its associations with autonomic and cognitive functions in the general population
This study highlights a high prevalence of obesity in the general population (28.1%) and identifies distinct characteristics associated with the condition. Furthermore, our findings suggest a potential indirect effect of obesity on cognitive function, mediated by autonomic dysfunction. Further research is needed to elucidate the causal relationships and develop targeted interventions for high-risk groups (females, individuals with lower education) and promotion initiatives of healthy lifestyles (less alcohol, exercise, and sleep hygiene) to address both obesity and its associated health complications, including autonomic dysfunction.
Authors
- Zhiping P. Pang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6183-1233)
- Nobuyuki Sudo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7935-878X)
- Tsolmon Jadamba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7455-9777)
- Christina W. Hoven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1274-2936)
- Tetsuya Hiramoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1773-7637)
- Keely Cheslack‐Postava (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7945-407X)
- Battuvshin Lkhagvasuren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8085-4361)
- George J. Musa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5752-8215)
Institutions
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US)
- Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MN)
- Kyushu University (JP)
- Johnson University (US)
- New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (US)
- Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MN)
- Fukuoka Hospital (JP)
- Columbia University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0322802
- Primary Topic
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences