scholarly journals Detecting overlapping spatial clusters of high sugar-sweetened beverage intake and high body mass index in a general population: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stéphane Joost ◽  
David De Ridder ◽  
Pedro Marques-Vidal ◽  
Beatrice Bacchilega ◽  
Jean-Marc Theler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Spatial Dependence ◽  
The State ◽  
List Type ◽  
Median Income ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

AbstractObjectiveTo identify populations and areas presenting higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and their overlap with populations and areas presenting higher body mass index (BMI).DesignCross-sectional population-based study.SettingState of Geneva, Switzerland.Participants15,767 non-institutionalized residents aged between 35 and 74 years (20 and 74 since 2011) of the state of Geneva, Switzerland.Main outcome measuresSpatial indices of sugar-sweetened beverage intake frequency and body mass index. Median regression analysis was used to control for characteristics of patients.ResultsThe SSB intake frequency and the BMI were not randomly distributed across the state. Among the 15,423 participants retained for the analyses, 2,034 (13.2%) were within clusters of high SSB intake frequency and 1,651 (10.7%) was within clusters of low SSB intake frequency, 11,738 (76.1%) showed no spatial dependence. We also identified clusters of BMI, 4,014 (26.0%) participants were within clusters of high BMI and 3,591 (23.3%) were within clusters of low BMI, 7,818 (50.7%) showed no spatial dependence. We found that clusters of SSB intake frequency and BMI overlap in specific areas. 1,719 (11.1%) participants were within high SSB intake frequency and high BMI clusters. After adjustment for covariates (education level, gender, age, nationality, and the median income of the area), the identified clusters persisted and were only slightly attenuated.ConclusionA fine-scale spatial approach allows identifying specific populations and areas presenting higher SSB consumption and, for some areas, higher SSB consumption associated with higher BMI. These findings could guide legislators to develop targeted interventions such as prevention campaigns and pave the way for precision public health.What is already known on this topicThe consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is an important contributory factor of obesity and obesity-related diseases.SSB consumption varies according to socioeconomic status, which could explain the higher prevalence of obesity in specific areas.SSB taxation faces resistance in many countries due to its potential regressive nature.What this study addsThe spatial analysis of individual-level SSB consumption in the state of Geneva provides a clear identification of populations and areas presenting higher SSB consumption and, for some areas, higher SSB consumption along with higher body mass index (BMI).The results demonstrate the persistence of SSB clustering in the geographic space after adjusting for education level, gender, nationality, age, and neighborhood-level median income.The findings provide guidance for future public health interventions to reduce SSB consumption by better targeting vulnerable populations.

scholarly journals Correlates of sugar-sweetened beverage intake among low-income women during the first 1000 days

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Erika R Cheng ◽  
Elizabeth Batista ◽  
Ling Chen ◽  
Kelsey Nichols ◽  
Sohyun Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Median Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Supplemental Nutrition Program

Abstract Objective: To describe prenatal and postpartum consumption of water, cows’ milk, 100 % juice and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) among women enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programme in New York City (NYC) and to identify correlates of SSB intake in this population. Design: Cross-sectional data were collected from structured questionnaires that included validated beverage frequency questionnaires with the assistance of container samples. The association of maternal and household factors and non-SSB consumption with habitual daily energetic (kJ (kcal)) intake from SSB was assessed by using multivariable median regression. Setting: WIC programme in NYC, NY. Data were collected in 2017. Participants: 388 pregnant or postpartum women (infant aged <2 years) from the NYC First 1000 Days Study. Results: Median age was 28 years (interquartile range (IQR) 24–34); 94·1 % were Hispanic/Latina, and 31·4 % were pregnant. Overall, 87·7 % of pregnant and 89·1% of postpartum women consumed SSB ≥ once weekly, contributing to a median daily energetic intake of 410 kJ (98 kcal) (IQR (113–904 kJ) 27–216) and 464 kJ (111 kcal) (IQR (163–1013 kJ) 39–242), respectively. In adjusted analyses, only consumption of 100 % juice was associated with greater median energetic intake from SSB (adjusted β for each additional ounce = 13; 95% CI 8, 31 (3·2; 95 % CI 2·0, 7·3). Conclusions: Among pregnant and postpartum women in WIC-enrolled families, interventions to reduce SSB consumption should include reduction of 100 % juice consumption as a co-target of the intervention.

scholarly journals Impacts of a sugar sweetened beverage tax on body mass index and obesity in Thailand: A modelling study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0250841
Author(s):  
Payao Phonsuk ◽  
Vuthiphan Vongmongkol ◽  
Suladda Ponguttha ◽  
Rapeepong Suphanchaimat ◽  
Nipa Rojroongwasinkul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Price Elasticity ◽  
Tax Rates ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Excise Tax ◽  
Sweetened Beverage

BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) recommends sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes to address obesity. Thailand has just launched the new tax rates for SSB in 2017; however, the existing tax rate is not as high as the 20% recommended by the WHO. The objective for this study was to estimate the impacts of an SSB tax on body mass index (BMI) and obesity prevalence in Thailand under three different scenarios based on existing SSB and recommended tax rates.MethodsA base model was built to estimate the impacts of an SSB tax on SSB consumption, energy intake, BMI, and obesity prevalence. Literature review was conducted to estimate pass on rate, price elasticity, energy compensation, and energy balance to weight change. Different tax rates (11%, 20% and 25%) were used in the model. The model assumed no substitution effects, model values were based on international data since there was no empirical Thai data available. Differential effects by income groups were not estimated.FindingsWhen applying 11%, 20%, and 25% tax rates together with 100% pass on rate and an -1.30 own-price elasticity, the SSB consumption decreased by 14%, 26%, and 32%, respectively. The 20% and 25% price increase in SSB price tended to reduce higher energy intake, weight status and BMI, when compared with an 11% increase in existing price increase of SSB. The percentage changes of obesity prevalence of 11%, 20% and 25% SSB tax rates were estimated to be 1.73%, 3.83%, and 4.91%, respectively.ConclusionsA higher SSB tax (20% and 25%) was estimated to reduce consumption and consequently decrease obesity prevalence. Since Thailand has already endorsed the excise tax structure, the new excise tax structure for SSB should be scaled up to a 20% or 25% tax rate if the SSB consumption change does not meet a favourable goal.

Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption is associated with higher body mass index among Marshallese adults in Arkansas

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Pearl A. McElfish ◽  
Brett Rowland ◽  
Aaron J. Scott ◽  
Jill Niemeier ◽  
Dalton V. Hoose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Sweetened Beverage

Assessment of Body Mass Index, Sugar Sweetened Beverage Intake and Time Spent in Physical Activity of American Indian Children in Oklahoma

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 808-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle E. Dennison ◽  
Susan B. Sisson ◽  
Karina Lora ◽  
Lancer D. Stephens ◽  
Kenneth C. Copeland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
American Indian ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Indian Children ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage

scholarly journals ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION AND BODY MASS INDEX AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KUALA NERUS, TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-26
Author(s):  
Aida Aliah Abu Bakar ◽  
Napisah Hussin ◽  
Abbe Maleyki Mhd. Jalil ◽  
Marhazlina Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Normal Diet ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sweetened Beverages

Overweight and obesity are major health concerns in Malaysia, which are linked to other health consequences such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and several others. Among dietary factors, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are reported to be one of the leading factors of weight gain and a higher body mass index (BMI). Sugar-sweetened beverages are beverages with added sugar that only add calories to an individual’s normal diet and they represent the largest contributor to the added sugars intake. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of SSB consumption among university students in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, as well as to investigate the association between the students’ SSB consumption and their BMI. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 350 Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Gong Badak Campus and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) students by using the convenience sampling. Each participant was given a questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic details, anthropometric assessment and beverage intake. The results revealed that half of the students consumed 2 cups (500 mL) of SSBs on average days (49.4%), whereas 21.7% of them consumed at least 3 cups daily. It was found that sweetened tea was the students’ most preferred SSB and there was also an association between the SSB consumption and the BMI. In conclusion, university students in Kuala Nerus drink 2 cups of SSBs daily and sweetened tea is their preferred SSB. Since the students’ SSB consumption influences their BMI, these students must be aware on the contents of SSB and the related health consequences in order to reduce the consumption of these beverages and hence, reduce their BMI to a healthy level.

scholarly journals Assessing Legislative Interest for a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax in a Midwestern State

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Murray ◽  
Colleen Loo-Gross ◽  
Mary Pham ◽  
Sonja Armbruster ◽  
Kelly Konda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Party Affiliation ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Personal Consumption

BACKGROUND: This study sought to ascertain the opinions of members of the Kansas Legislature regarding pending sugar-sweetened beverage taxation legislation, including perceptions that such a tax would generate revenue or be associated with personal sugar-sweetened beverage consumption habits. METHODS: This study utilized a cross-sectional survey design and was conducted by administering an electronic or telephone survey of the 2010-2011 Kansas Legislature. Publicly-listed contact information for the 165 members in both chambers of the 2010-2011 Kansas Legislature was obtained. State legislators were invited via e-mail, telephone, or both to complete the survey. The main outcome measure was the degree of agreement or disagreement with the idea of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation. RESULTS: Seventy-eight legislators (47.3%) responded. Of these, 90.5% disagreed or strongly disagreed with taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages, and 86.5% disagreed or strongly disagreed with taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages if generated funds were set aside to subsidize healthy choices. Party affiliation, geographic area represented, and personal consumption of sugar-sweetened behaviors were not associated significantly with legislators’ opinions of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of respondents in the Kansas Legislature reported opposing a sugar-sweetened beverage tax. While some respondents identified obesity as a problem, taxation of sugar-sweetened beverages was not a favorable option among Kansas legislators.

scholarly journals Body mass index modulates the relationship of sugar-sweetened beverage intake with serum urate concentrations and gout

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Dalbeth ◽  
Amanda Phipps-Green ◽  
Meaghan E. House ◽  
Gregory D. Gamble ◽  
Anne Horne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Serum Urate ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Rates of Obesity and Obesogenic Behaviors of Rural Appalachian Adolescents: How Do They Compare to Other Adolescents or Recommendations?

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 874-881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laureen H. Smith ◽  
Devin Laurent ◽  
Erica Baumker ◽  
Rick L. Petosa
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Extreme Obesity ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Major Health ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Obesogenic Behaviors

Background: To better understand the unique challenges of Appalachians, community-based studies are needed to establish benchmark rates. This study compares obesity rates and obesogenic behaviors among Appalachian adolescents to other adolescent populations or clinical recommendations. Methods: This study was conducted in 11 Appalachian schools. Body mass index, body mass index percentile, and body fat percentage were measured using a Tanita DC-430U analyzer. Physical activity was measured using Actigraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers. Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was self-reported. Pearson’s correlations, independent t tests, and multivariate analyses with tests of between-subject effects were conducted. Results: Mean (n = 345) age was 15.23 (SD = 1.02) years. Appalachian adolescents were extremely obese (13.1%) by more than double that of national adolescent rates. Nearly 29% of males and over 55% of females were at increased cardiovascular risk. Only 15% were moderately active for at least 60 minutes a day, but only for 1 day per week. Mean afterschool sedentary time was 4.75 hours. Only 2.1% recorded vigorous activity for a minimum of 10 minutes at 1 day per week. Nearly all regularly consumed sugar-sweetened beverages. Conclusion: Obesogenic health disparities were evident in Appalachia. Rates of obesogenic factors among Appalachian adolescents exceed national rates. Appalachian adolescents were far less active, and extreme obesity is a major health concern.

scholarly journals Correction: Impacts of a sugar sweetened beverage tax on body mass index and obesity in Thailand: A modelling study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257438
Author(s):  
Payao Phonsuk ◽  
Vuthiphan Vongmongkol ◽  
Suladda Pongutta ◽  
Rapeepong Suphanchaimat ◽  
Nipa Rojroongwasinkul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Modelling Study
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