Prevalence and factors associated with gynoid lipodystrophy in Brazilian adolescent girls: a cross-sectional study.

Juliana Marques SoaresVanessa A RochaAdriana Sanudo Hélio Amarante Miot Ediléia Bagatin

Published in: International journal of dermatology (2022)

Gynoid lipodystrophy is a multifactorial disorder; its onset in adolescent girls is associated with familial occurrence, body composition, diet habits, exercise, and hormonal factors. These results support further interventions for GLD prevention and treatment.

Keyphrases

body composition
physical activity
resistance training
risk factors
bone mineral density
risk assessment
high intensity
weight loss
type diabetes
polycystic ovary syndrome
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
insulin resistance