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Weight status and disability in multiple sclerosis: An examination of bi-directional associations over a 24-month period.

Abstract：

BACKGROUND:Natural history studies have typically focused on non-modifiable factors as predictors of disability progression in multiple sclerosis (MS). Weight status has emerged as a correlate of disability status in cross-sectional studies of persons with MS and represents a possible modifiable predictor of disability progression over time. OBJECTIVE:This study examined the prospective, bi-directional associations between body mass index (BMI) and disability over a 24-month time course in persons with MS who have mild-to-moderate disability. METHODS:The sample included 269 individuals with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) that were part of an ongoing, longitudinal investigation of symptoms and physical activity in persons with RRMS. BMI and PDDS were determined by self-report questionnaires distributed and collected through the U.S. postal service. Data were collected from participants on three occasions: baseline, 12 months, and 24 months. RESULTS:Mean BMI at baseline was 27.2 (7.0)kg/m(2) and over 50% of participants were classified as overweight (BMI=25.0-29.9kg/m(2)) or obese (BMI≥30.0kg/m(2)). There was a significant increase in PDDS over the study period (p<0.0001), but no change in BMI (p=0.41). There were no significant correlations between BMI and PDDS for any of the three time points (p>0.05). Path analysis indicated a minimal and inconsistent impact of BMI on the change in PDDS over time, and PDDS had a minimal and inconsistent influence on change in BMI. CONCLUSIONS:Over a 24-month time course, we demonstrated an increase in disability, but minimal evidence that this change was predicted by BMI in persons with mild-to-moderate MS. Even though BMI was not predictive of disability, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was considerable and should be the focus of subsequent intervention in MS.

journal_name

Mult Scler Relat Disord

journal_title

Multiple sclerosis and related disorders

authors

Pilutti LA,McAuley E,Motl RW

doi

10.1016/j.msard.2012.02.004

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2012-07-01 00:00:00

pages

139-44

issue

eissn

2211-0348

issn

2211-0356

pii

S2211-0348(12)00030-2

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Weight status and disability in multiple sclerosis: An examination of bi-directional associations over a 24-month period.