Abstract

MORENO-CELIS, Ulisses; AGUILAR-GALARZA, Adriana  and  GARCIA-GASCA, Teresa. Genetic influence on obesity: beyond bad habits in the Mexican population. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2025, vol.161, n.1, pp.89-98.  Epub May 16, 2025. ISSN 2696-1288.  https://doi.org/10.24875/gmm.24000304.

This paper addresses the genetic influence on obesity within the Mexican population, highlighting that this condition is the result of a complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors. Specific genetic variants are identified that not only predispose to obesity but may also offer protection against it. This knowledge is crucial for the development of personalized medicine and nutrition strategies that adapt health interventions to the individual genetic characteristics of patients, thus improving the effectiveness in the prevention and treatment of obesity. Despite the promising potential of personalized medicine and nutrition, the study recognizes significant challenges, such as genetic variability within the Mexican population, the infrastructure necessary to integrate genetic data into clinical practice, and ethical considerations in the management of this information. It is important to highlight the need for future research that delves deeper into the relationship between genetics and obesity, also considering environmental factors. Likewise, it is suggested that the integration of these findings into public health policies could offer more specific and effective approaches to combat obesity in Mexico, contributing significantly to improving health in the population.

Keywords : Genetics; Mexican population; Polymorphism; Obesity; Genetic variant.

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