scholarly journals Gender and socio-demographic distribution of body mass index: The nutrition transition in an adult Angolan community

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
João M. Pedro ◽  
Miguel Brito ◽  
Henrique Barros
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Nutrition Transition ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Demographic Distribution

This cross-sectional survey with 2357 subjects aged 15 to 64 years from a ruralurban community in Bengo Province, Angola, aimed to evaluate the gender differences in the prevalence of body mass index categories and how socio-demographic characteristics influence it. Women presented a significantly higher prevalence of obesity (10.5% versus 2.8%) but the underweight frequency was similar to men (10.2% versus 12.4%). Overweight and obesity increased with age, with underweight being more prevalent in the age group 15 to 24 years. Obesity was more prevalent among individuals living with a companion (in a marital relation), decreased with education (in women), but was higher in rural areas, and for those with a higher family monthly income, in both genders. The prevalence of obesity and underweight were similar in women, reflecting a nutrition transition state. Like in other African communities, women present a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity them men, but the values of underweight are similar between genders. This stresses the need of designed health interventions for women, to face the double burden and accumulation of risk factors in women.

scholarly journals Diagnostic accuracy of tri-ponderal mass index and body mass index in estimating overweight and obesity in South African children

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Violet K. Moselakgomo ◽  
Marlise Van Staden
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
South African ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Industrialised Countries

Background: Prevalence of obesity in youths has drastically increased in both industrialised and non-industrialised countries, and this transition resulted in an increased prevalence of chronic diseases.Aim: The study aimed to comparatively examine prevalence of overweight and obesity status based on tri-ponderal mass index and body mass index in estimating body fat levels in South African children.Setting: The study was conducted in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1361 (boys: n = 678; girls: n = 683) children aged 9–13 years was undertaken. The children’s age and sex-related measurements of body weight, waist-to-height ratio, waist-to-hip ratio, triceps skinfold, subscapular skinfolds and sum of skinfold were taken using the International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry protocol. TMI and BMI calculations classified children according to weight and age categories. Descriptive statistics, Spearman’s correlations and multiple linear regression analyses were set at ≤ 0.05.Results: Obesity classifications on TMI and BMI among children were as follows: Boys: 7.3%, 2.6%; 2.2%, 0.7%; Girls: 4.0%, 1.0%; 1.8%, 0.6%. Body weight, WHtR, WHpR, TSKF, SSKF and ΣSKF significantly correlated with TMI (r = 0.40, p 0.001; r = 0.73, p 0.001; r = −0.09, p 0.001; r = 0.50, p 0.001; r = 0.51, p 0.001 and r = 0.52, p 0.001) and BMI (r = 0.81, p 0.001; r = 0.59, p 0.001; r = −0.22, p 0.001; r = 0.63, p 0.001; r = 0.67, p 0.001 and r = 0.66, p 0.001). Regression analysis revealed that body weight, WHtR, WHpR, TSKF, SSKF and ΣSKF accounted for 65% and 85% of variance in children’s TMI (R2 = 0.647, F[6 1354] = 413.977, p 0.001) and BMI (R2 = 0.851, F[6 1354] = 1288.218, p 0.001).Conclusion: TMI revealed strikingly higher incidence of overweight and obesity in South African boys and girls than BMI. Future studies are needed to clarify sensitivity of TMI over BMI in quantifying obesity prevalence in children and adolescents.

scholarly journals Prevalence of obesity and overweight among urban adults in Bulgaria

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1407-1410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lumdila Ivanova ◽  
Plamen Dimitrov ◽  
Jocilyn Dellava ◽  
Daniel Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Disease Risk ◽  
Nutrition Transition ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
New Information ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Gender Groups

AbstractObjectiveThe prevalence of obesity is increasing in transitional countries, but extensive data on some countries, such as Bulgaria, are still lacking. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity, relative to gender and income, among adults in Sofia, Bulgaria.DesignCross-sectional survey to collect data on diet, health, BMI and income using a brief questionnaire on diet and income. Data were analysed using analysis of covariance to determine differences within and between income and gender groups.SettingSofia, Bulgaria.SubjectsAdults living in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria.ResultsFor adults 30–60 years of age, 35·1 % were overweight and 6·2 % were obese. The proportion of overweight and obesity was higher among men than women (44·8 % v. 32·4 % and 6·0 % v. 4·7 %, respectively). With respect to income, BMI decreased as income increased. For men, BMI was highest for the lowest and highest income groups, whereas for women lower income was associated with a higher BMI.ConclusionThe prevalence of overweight and obesity appears to be an emerging problem in some sectors of Bulgarian society, based on our data from the largest urban area of the country. These data provide new information on the divergence in health and disease risk in a country that is still economically challenged and may be facing the nutrition transition.

scholarly journals Prevalence of obesity and dietary habits of university students: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-185 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Sabbir Ahmed ◽  
Kanij Fatima Anee ◽  
Mohammad Tazrian Abid ◽  
Md Oashkuruni Hridoy ◽  
Al Riaj Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
University Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

The objectives of this study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in a sample of students from the Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh and examine their usual eating habits. A cross-sectional survey of 260 students (65.38% male and 34.62% female) aged 20.81 ± 1.63 were chosen randomly from the Patuakhali Science and Technology University campus during May to July 2019. Students were asked to fill out a self-reported questionnaire that included questions on their eating, drinking and smoking habits. Also, their weight, height and body mass index were measured. Body mass index (BMI) was used to assess students' weight status. Statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS software (version 23.0). Results shows that, majority of the students (67.3%) were of normal weight. Based on BMI classification, the prevalence of overweight was more common among the male students compared to females (23.5% vs. 10%). In contrast, prevalence of obesity was more common among female students (3.3% vs. 2.9%). A significant difference in BMI was observed between male and female students (p <0.01). The majority of the students (70.4%) reported that they took meals regularly. In terms of breakfast intake, less than half of the students (44.6%) reported that they took their breakfast daily. There was a significant gender difference in the frequency of snacks intake apart from regular meal (p <0.05). Female students were more prone to snacks consumption compared with male students. The unhealthy eating habits of the students was indicated by the fact that near about half of the students (46%) reported eating fried food daily or three to four times per week. Soft drinks consumption among the students were significantly associated with gender (p <0.05). The present results suggest the necessity of nutrition and health promotion programs for university students, especially programs emphasizing weight management. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. June 2019, 5(3): 180-185

scholarly journals The association between body mass index and fibromyalgia severity: data from a cross-sectional survey of 2,339 patients

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiola Atzeni ◽  
Alessandra Alciati ◽  
Fausto Salaffi ◽  
Marco Di Carlo ◽  
Laura Bazzichi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Distress Scale

Abstract Objective Various studies have shown that overweight and obesity are central features of fibromyalgia syndrome (FM), but the real impact of a high body mass index (BMI) on clinical severity in patients with FM is still controversial. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationships between BMI categories and measures of symptom severity and functional impairment using data from a web-based registry of patients with FM. Methods Adult patients with an ACR 2010/2011 diagnosis of FM underwent a complete physical examination and laboratory tests, and were asked to complete a package of questionnaires covering their sociodemographic and treatment details, as well as the following disease-specific questionnaires: the revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR), the modified Fibromyalgia Assessment Status (ModFAS) questionnaire, and the Polysymptomatic Distress Scale (PDS). Results A total of 2339 patients were recruited and divided into two weight categories, Underweight/Normal (U/N, n = 1127, 48.39%) and Overweight/Obese (O/O, n = 1212, 51.81%). The total and subscale of FIQR, ModFAS and PSD scores were significantly higher in the O/O patients, as were all of the mean scores of the individual FIQR items (p &lt; 0.001 for all). Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that O/O patients with FM are significantly more impaired in all of the symptomatological and functional domains as measured using the FIQR, ModFAS and PDS than U/N patients, thus suggesting that being O/O has an additional effect on symptoms and function.

scholarly journals Awal Mula dan Rutinitas Bersepeda Tidak Mempengaruhi Indeks Massa Tubuh (IMT)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fadhol Romdhoni, M.Si. ◽  
Yuhantoro Budi Handoyo Sakti ◽  
Dewi Karita
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Index Value ◽  
The Relationship

Research in Semarang 9.1% and 10.6% of children aged 6-7 years, suffered from overweight and obesity, with the ratio of boys are higher than girls. Lifestyle changes is the first step to regulate body mass index back to normal. Healthy active lifestyle is now being campaigned, one of exercises that recently famous is biking. This research is to find out the relationship between time baseline with IMT and biking routine with IMT. This study is a one group survey without a control design. The method used in this study is a cross sectional survey. Respondents are biker who agreed to participated in this study. This study was conducted of 173 respondents. Non-parametric statistical analysis test using Kolmogorov smirnov (alternative test of chi square reasons the data does not meet the requirements). Data on the relationship between time baseline and BMI was p = 0.654 (p> 0.05), shows that time baseline is not related with body mass index (BMI) values. Furthermore, the relationship of biking routines with BMI was p = 0.376 (p> 0.05), which is not related between biking routines and body mass index (BMI) values. In conclusion, that time baseline and biking routines have no relationship to the body mass index value, as one of obesity indicator.

scholarly journals Neck circumference as marker of overweight and obesity among secondary adolescents aged 12-19 years in southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godfrey Katamba ◽  
David Collins Agaba ◽  
Francis Muzaale ◽  
Agnes Namaganda ◽  
Rosemary Namayanja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Neck Circumference ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Roc Curve Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Overweight and obesity have become more common among adolescents. Various indicators have been used to assess this burden across populations. Recent findings elsewhere have found neck circumference to be useful in defining overweight and obesity. However, the use of neck circumference as marker of overweight and obesity needs to be further explored among adolescents in Uganda. Objective To assess the usefulness of neck circumference as a marker of overweight and obesity. Methods A cross sectional study was conducted among secondary adolescents aged 12–19 years from May to August in 2018, Height was measured using a wall mount height board and weight using a standard weighing scale. Neck circumference was measured using an inelastic measuring tape. We defined overweight as BMI = 25.0-29.9kg/m2 while obesity as BMI ≥ 30.0kg/m2 among the study participants. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine the correlation between neck circumference, height, weight and body mass index. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to determine the suitable cutoff of neck circumference for overweight and obesity. Results We enrolled 616 adolescents aged 12–19 years, with mean age of 15.6 ± 2.0 years. Most (65.6%) were female. The overall prevalence of overweight was 30.5% while that of obesity was 3.4%. Neck circumference was significantly correlated with height (r = 0.561, P < 0.001), weight (r = 0.547, P < 0.001) and body mass index (r = 0.193, P < 0.001). The best cutoff of neck circumference to identify participants with obesity were ≥ 31.0 cm with AUC of 0.83[0.73–0.94] and ≥ 32.0cm with an AUC of 0.59[0.11-1.00] among the females and males respectively. Conclusion Neck circumference was useful in defining and hence classifying for overweight or obesity among the female adolescents in our study population. It could useful for screening for overweight and obesity among the female adolescents.

scholarly journals Is neighbourhood walkability related to body mass index among different age groups? A cross-sectional study of Canadian urban areas

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e032475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Thielman ◽  
Ray Copes ◽  
Laura C Rosella ◽  
Maria Chiu ◽  
Heather Manson
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neighbourhood Walkability ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Objectively Measured

BackgroundStudies of neighbourhood walkability and body mass index (BMI) have shown mixed results, possibly due to biases from self-reported outcomes or differential effects across age groups. Our objective was to examine relationships between walkability and objectively measured BMI in various age groups, in a nationally representative population.MethodsThe study population came from the 2007–2011 Canadian Health Measures Survey, a cross-sectional survey of a nationally representative Canadian population. In our covariate-adjusted analyses, we included survey respondents aged 6–79 who were not pregnant, did not live in rural areas, were not missing data and were not thin/underweight. We used objectively measured height and weight to calculate BMI among adults aged 18–79 and zBMI among children aged 6–17. We categorised respondents into walkability quintiles based on their residential Street Smart Walk Score values. We performed linear regression to estimate differences between walkability quintiles in BMI and zBMI. We analysed adults and children overall; age subgroups 6–11, 12–17, 18–29, 30–44, 45–64 and 65–79; and sex subgroups.ResultsThe covariate-adjusted models included 9265 respondents overall. After adjustment, differences between walkability quintiles in BMI and zBMI were small and not statistically significant, except for males aged 6–17 in the second-highest walkability quintile who had significantly lower zBMIs than those in the lowest quintile.ConclusionAfter accounting for confounding factors, we did not find evidence of a relationship between walkability and BMI in children or adults overall, or in any age subgroup with sexes combined. However, post hoc analysis by sex suggested males aged 6–17 in more walkable areas may have lower zBMIs.

scholarly journals Body Mass Index Status of First Year Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-18
Author(s):  
Md Azizur Rahman ◽  
Jebunnessa Begum ◽  
Md Abdu Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Indirect Measure ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Mean

Introduction: Body mass index (BMI) is an important tool for indirect measure of nutritional status of an individual. Overweight and obesity are recognized as “escalating epidemics” affecting both developed and developing countries. An obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) individual is more likely to get hypertension, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, gall bladder disease and various types of cancer. Aim: To assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among students of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and factors associated with obesity. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Department of Anatomy among 101 students ‘AFMC Medical cadets’ category from November 2019 to January 2020.  Data were collected using pretested questionnaire after taking verbal consent from the participants and administrative authority. The height and weight of the cadets were measured and the BMI was calculated. Results: Among the 101 Medical cadets of Armed Forces Medical College, the mean ± SD height of the students was 1.6.±0.08 m, while the mean weight was 63.6±12.1 kg and the mean BMI 24.0±4.3 kg/m2. Normal BMI was observed in 65.6% students, while 24.2% students were overweight, 10.1% obese and only 2.2% underweight. Overweight and obesity were significantly more in male than female students. Conclusion: The present study gives an idea about the alarming prevalence of overweight and obesity among the ‘AFMC Medical Cadets’ category. There is a need to create awareness and interest regarding healthy diet and body weight management among this future physician population. Nutritional education on dietary practices and life style change should be built in as supporting educational activity during each calendar year. JAFMC Bangladesh. Vol 15, No 1 (June) 2020: 16-18

Factors Influence on Body Mass Index (BMI) among Overweight and Obese School Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 11-21
Author(s):  
Roswati Nordin ◽  
Norimah Said ◽  
Fatin Faridah Nordin ◽  
Nurul Farhana Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
School Children ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Feeding ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

In 2015, prevalence of obesity shown drastically increase from 15.1% in 2011 to 17.7% with the population of Malaysian is 3.1 million. There were many factors can lead to overweight and obesity among school children. The objective of this study is to identify the factors influence on body mass index such as parental feeding attitude, style and environment among overweight and obese school children. A cross-sectional study design was conducted. The result proved most of the school children with overweight and obese because of the negative attitude and poor practice by parents and poor environment surrounding them. Keywords: Parental Feeding Attitude; Parental Feeding Style; Environment; eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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