 Thinness
"Thinness" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A state of insufficient flesh on the body usually defined as having a body weight less than skeletal and physical standards. Depending on age, sex, and genetic background, a BODY MASS INDEX of less than 18.5 is considered as underweight.
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D013851
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.144.828 E01.370.600.115.100.160.120.828 G07.100.100.160.120.828
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| 2000 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2006 | 0 | 3 | 3 | | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2 | | 2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | | 2010 | 2 | 3 | 5 | | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 5 | | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2015 | 3 | 3 | 6 | | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 | | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 5 | | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 | | 2021 | 0 | 4 | 4 | | 2022 | 0 | 3 | 3 | | 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 | | 2024 | 0 | 2 | 2 | | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Thinness" by people in Profiles.
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Whooten RC, Rifas-Shiman SL, Aris IM, Perng W, Chavarro JE, Oken E, Hivert MF. Adolescent "Lean PCOS" Is Characterized by Higher Insulin Resistance and Adverse Adipokine Profile. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2026 Apr 22; 111(5):e1364-e1372.
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McKinney CM, Howard W, Bijlani K, Kinter S, Crerand C, Dang R, Jackson O, Discolo C, Rosenman M, Mendonca E, Ormanidou I, Dickinson K, Heike CL. Growth in Children with a Cleft Lip and/or Palate in 8 US Hospitals: A Retrospective Cohort Study. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2026 10; 11(4):638-649.
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Makhoul Z, Muhumuza MF, Kyarisiima B, Amongin G, Nakibirango M, Moore C, Akellot D, Musiime L, Alupo D, Namususwa LM, Magero P, Miller K, Taren D. Undernutrition and Feeding Difficulties Among Children with Disabilities in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients. 2026 Jan 08; 18(2).
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Harrington J, Giczewska A, Rao VN, Fudim M, Peters AE, Chrischilles E, Jones WS, May H, Steinberg BA, VanWormer J, Cyr DD, Felker GM. Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction Across the Spectrum of Body Mass Index: Hemodynamic and Echocardiographic Characteristics and Outcomes. JACC Heart Fail. 2026 03; 14(3):102768.
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Sawas T, Benson JT, Allen A, Wang K, Wani S, Iyer PG, Katzka DA. The metabolic profile of lean patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma and Barrett's esophagus. Dis Esophagus. 2025 Nov 01; 38(6).
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Baker JF, ODell JR, England BR, Giles JT, Newcomb JA, George MD, Thiele G, Moreland L, Bridges SL, Curtis JR, Mikuls TR. Lower body mass and lower adiposity are associated with differential responses to two treatment strategies for rheumatoid arthritis. Ann Rheum Dis. 2024 Mar 12; 83(4):429-436.
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Gibson D, Stein A, Khatri V, Wesselink D, Sitko S, Mehler PS. Associations between low body weight, weight loss, and medical instability in adults with eating disorders. Int J Eat Disord. 2024 04; 57(4):869-878.
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Baer RJ, Bandoli G, Jelliffe-Pawlowski LL, Rhee KE, Chambers CD. Adverse live-born pregnancy outcomes among pregnant people with anorexia nervosa. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 08; 231(2):248.e1-248.e14.
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Harris JA, Kavalieratos D, Thoonkuzhy M, Shieu B, Schenker Y. Trends in Obesity Prevalence among US Older Adults in the Last Two Years of Life, 1998-2018. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2023 02; 65(2):81-86.
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Halvorson EE, Saha A, Forrest CB, Razzaghi H, Brittan M, Christakis DA, Cole FS, Mejias A, Phan TT, McCrory MC, Wells BJ, Skelton JA, Poehling KA, Tieder JS. Associations Between Weight and Lower Respiratory Tract Disease Outcomes in Hospitalized Children. Hosp Pediatr. 2022 08 01; 12(8):734-743.
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