Update on dyslipidemia patterns in Chilean adult population: Findings from the 2016-2017 National Health Survey

AbstractObjectiveThe present study aimed to compare different indicators of obesity in the Serbian adult population.DesignCross-sectional study. A stratified, two-stage, national-representative random sampling approach was used for the selection of the survey sample. Data sources were questionnaires created according to the European Health Interview Survey questionnaire. Measurements of weight, height and waist circumference (WC) were performed using standard procedures. Anthropometric measures included BMI, WC and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR).SettingData for the study were obtained from the 2013 National Health Survey, performed in line with the EUROSTAT recommendations for performance of the European Health Interview Survey.SubjectsAdults aged ≥20 years.ResultsAccording to BMI, out of the whole studied population (12 460 adults of both sexes) 2·4 % were underweight, 36·4 % overweight and 22·4 % obese. Using WC and WHtR as measures of adiposity showed that 22·5 % and 42·8 % of participants were overweight and 39·8 % and 25·3 % were obese, respectively. Men and women differed significantly in all variables observed. Overweight was more frequent in men and obesity in women regardless of adiposity measure used.ConclusionsIn spite of strong correlations between BMI, WC and WHtR, substantial discrepancies between these three measures in the assessment of overweight and obesity were found, especially in some age groups. Which of these anthropometric measures should be used, or whether two or all three of them should be applied, depends on their associations with cardiovascular or some other disease of interest.

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Socioeconomic Inequalities in Mental Health of Adult Population: Serbian National Health Survey

Balkan Medical Journal ◽

10.5152/balkanmedj.2015.15718 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 36-44 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Milena Santric Milicevic ◽

Janko Jankovic ◽

Goran Trajkovic ◽

Zorica Terzic Supic ◽

Uros Babic ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Adult Population ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Socioeconomic Inequalities

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Age-Related Changes in the Cardiometabolic Profiles in Singapore Resident Adult Population: Findings from the National Health Survey 2010

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0162102 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (8) ◽

pp. e0162102 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Tze Ping Loh ◽

Stefan Ma ◽

Derrick Heng ◽

Chin Meng Khoo

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Adult Population ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Age Related ◽

Age Related Changes

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P2-116 National health survey from Chile: anthropometric results of the adult population

Early Human Development ◽

10.1016/s0378-3782(07)70449-8 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 83 ◽

pp. S162

Author(s):

F. Mardones ◽

R. Mallea ◽

P. Margozzini ◽

C. González ◽

X. Aguilera ◽

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Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Adult Population ◽

National Health Survey

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Obesity and central obesity in Indonesia: evidence from a national health survey

Medical Journal of Indonesia ◽

10.13181/mji.v27i2.1512 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 114-20 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Dante S. Harbuwono ◽

Laurentius A. Pramono ◽

Em Yunir ◽

Imam Subekti

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Central Obesity ◽

Healthy Lifestyle ◽

Adult Population ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Lifestyle Changes ◽

Asia Pacific ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity

Background: Obesity and central obesity have become serious public health problems in developing countries such as Indonesia. Although 10 years have passed since the largest national health survey was conducted in 2007, no further analysis and publication concerning obesity and central obesity in Indonesia have been conducted based on the survey. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of obesity and central obesity, and its association with sociodemographic characteristics and comorbidities in Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted based on the National Basic Health Survey 2007 using total sampling method from 33 provinces. Obesity is defined as body mass index ≥25 according to the Asia-Pacific standard for obesity. Central obesity is defined as waist circumference >90 cm for men and > 80 cm for women according to the Asia-Pacific standard for central obesity.Results: The prevalence of obesity and central obesity in the Indonesian adult population are 23.1% and 28%, respectively. Both rates are higher in females than in males. Obesity and central obesity are associated with the risk of diabetes and hypertension.Conclusion: Prevalence of obesity and central obesity is high in the Indonesian adult population. Interventional programs are important to promote awareness of obesity and healthy lifestyle changes in the community.

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Relationship between health behaviour and body mass index in the Serbian adult population: data from National Health Survey 2013

International Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1007/s00038-015-0765-9 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 61 (1) ◽

pp. 57-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Miloš Ž. Maksimović ◽

Jelena M. Gudelj Rakić ◽

Hristina D. Vlajinac ◽

Nadja D. Vasiljević ◽

Jelena M. Marinković

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Health Behaviour ◽

Adult Population ◽

Population Data ◽

National Health Survey

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Association between Different Modes of Travelling and Adiposity in Chilean Population: Findings from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17103731 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (10) ◽

pp. 3731 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ignacio Medina ◽

Fanny Petermann-Rocha ◽

Heather Waddell ◽

Ximena Díaz-Martínez ◽

Carlos Matus-Castillo ◽

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Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Adult Population ◽

Active Travel ◽

National Health Survey ◽

International Studies ◽

Activity Levels ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

Chilean Population

Background: Active travel has been suggested as a feasible way of increasing physical activity levels. Although international studies have demonstrated its effect over different health outcomes and adiposity, there is still limited evidence on this topic in developing countries, such as Chile. Aim: To investigate the associations between different types of travelling and markers of obesity in the Chilean adult population. Methods: 5411 participants from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017 (CNHS) were included in this study. Active travel was assessed using a questionnaire. Car commuters, public transport (PT), walking and cycling were the four forms of travelling assessed. Bodyweight, body mass index and waist circumference were used as markers of adiposity. Results: Compared to car travellers, body weight, WC and BMI levels were lower for PT walking and cycling travellers. The odds for obesity (Odds ratio (OR): 0.41 (95% CI: 0.28; 0.61 p ≤ 0.001) were lower for walking and the odds (OR: 0.56 (95%CI: 0.35; 0.89 p = 0.014) for central obesity were significantly lower for cyclist in comparison to car travellers. Additionally, participation in any form of active travel (walking or cycling) was low, with only 20.9% of the population reporting being active travellers. Conclusion: Active travel, such as walking and cycling, was associated with lower adiposity levels in the Chilean adult population. Promoting active travel could be a feasible strategy to tackle the high prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity in the Chilean population.

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Hypertension and Associated Factors in Brazilian Adult Population: National Health Survey-2013

International Journal of Cardiovascular Research ◽

10.4172/2324-8602.1000359 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 07 (04) ◽

Author(s):

Patricia de Menezes Marinho

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Adult Population ◽

National Health Survey

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Association between Walking Pace and Diabetes: Findings from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17155341 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (15) ◽

pp. 5341

Author(s):

Igor Cigarroa ◽

María José Espinoza-Sanhueza ◽

Nicole Lasserre-Laso ◽

Ximena Diaz-Martinez ◽

Alex Garrido-Mendez ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Glucose ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Strong Predictor ◽

Adult Population ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Brisk Walking ◽

Lower Blood Glucose ◽

Lower Blood

Background: Walking pace is a well-known indicator of physical capability, but it is also a strong predictor of type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, there is a lack of evidence on the association between walking pace and T2D, specifically, within developing countries such as Chile. Aim: To investigate the association between self-reported walking pace and T2D in the Chilean adult population. Methods: 5520 Chilean participants (aged 15 to 90 years, 52.1% women) from the Chilean National Health Survey 2016–2017 were included in this cross-sectional study. Both walking pace (slow, average, and brisk) and diabetes data were collected through self-reported methods. Fasting blood glucose (reported in mg/dl) and glycosylated haemoglobin A (HbA1c) scores were determined via blood exams. Results: In the unadjusted model, and compared to people who reported a slow walking pace, those with average and brisk walking pace had lower blood glucose levels (β = −7.74 mg/dL (95% CI: −11.08 to −4.40) and β = −11.05 mg/dL (95% CI: −14.36 to −7.75), respectively) and lower HbA1c (β = −0.34% (95% CI: −0.57 to −0.11) and β= −0.72% (95% CI: −0.94 to −0.49)), respectively. After adjusting for sociodemographic, Body Mass Index and lifestyle factors, the association between glycaemia and HbA1c remained only for brisk walkers. Both the average and brisk walker categories had lower odds of T2D (OR: 0.59 (95% CI: 0.41 to 0.84) and (OR 0.48 (95% CI: 0.30 to 0.79), respectively). Conclusion: Brisk walkers were associated with lower blood glucose and HbA1c levels. Moreover, average to brisk walking pace also showed a lower risk for T2D.

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