scholarly journals A dietary and lifestyle worksite intervention to reduce high prevalence of overweight and obesity for London firefighters

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 (OCE1) ◽  
Author(s):  
G.R. Lessons ◽  
D. Bhakta
Keyword(s):  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Worksite Intervention ◽  
High Prevalence

scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland: A Comparative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soheir H. Ahmed ◽  
Haakon E. Meyer ◽  
Marte K. Kjøllesdal ◽  
Ahmed A. Madar
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Central Obesity ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Somali Immigrants ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Study Population ◽  
High Bmi

Background and Aim. The knowledge about the health status of Somalis in Norway and Somaliland is limited. This paper reports the results of a comparative study on the prevalence and predictors of overweight/obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland. Method. We conducted two cross-sectional studies using the same tools and procedures, between 2015 and 2016. The study population was adults aged 20–69 years (n=1110 (Somaliland) and n=220 (Norway)). Results. The prevalence of obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2) was 44% and 31% in women in Norway and Somaliland, respectively. In contrast, the prevalence of obesity was low in men (9% in Norway; 6% in Somaliland). Although the prevalence of high BMI was higher in Somali women in Norway than women in Somaliland, both groups had the same prevalence of central obesity (waist circumference (WC) ≥ 88 cm). In men, the prevalence of central obesity (WC ≥ 102 cm) was lower in Somaliland than in Norway. For women in Somaliland, high BMI was associated with lower educational level and being married. Conclusion. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high among Somali immigrants in Norway, but also among women in Somaliland. The high prevalence of overweight and obesity, particularly among women, calls for long-term prevention strategies.

scholarly journals Non-invasive diagnostic methods of the liver fibrosis in patients with overweigh and obesity

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-245
Author(s):  
Nadiia Gavryliuk ◽  
Ihor Hospodarskyy ◽  
Oksana Prokopchuk ◽  
Olga Namisniak ◽  
Mykhailo Havrylyuk
Keyword(s):  
Liver Fibrosis ◽  
Wide Distribution ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Hcv Infection ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Rate Of Progression

One of the biggest problems of modern medicine is the difficulty in early diagnostic and effective treatment of HCV infection due to its wide distribution, latent form and terrible consequences as a formation of liver cirrhosis (CP) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It is important to mention, that the rate of progression of liver fibrosis. It is an important medical and social problem that the number of patients with NAFLD, overweight and obesity is constantly increases [9]. Due to the high prevalence of NAFLD and CHC, these two pathologies will progress and contribute to the progression of fibrosis, and depending on the genome of the virus and metabolic syndrome. There is a high risk of developing CP and HCC even after achieving a stable virological response.The main aim of our investigation was to assess the stages of fibrosis by using non-invasive methods for patients with overweight and obesity who being treated for HCV infection (with posthepatic fibrosis).

Mood and demographical factors as predictors of body mass index among Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jordan

2019 ◽  
pp. 135910531989310
Author(s):  
Rula A Amr ◽  
Ahmed M Al-Smadi ◽  
Rand T Akasheh ◽  
Rula A Deiranieh ◽  
Omar S Gammoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Continuous Variable ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Iraqi Refugees ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Demographical Data ◽  
Mood Scale

We studied whether mood and demographics are related to body mass index in a population of Syrian and Iraqi refugees residing in Jordan. Questionnaires and Brunel Mood Scale were used to collect demographical data. Data were analyzed using t-test and analysis of variance. A high prevalence of overweight and obesity was observed in this population (60.5%). Mood subscales were not associated with body mass index categories. However, body mass index as a continuous variable was associated with anger, depression, and fatigue scores. Linear regression revealed that age, ethnicity, unemployment, chronic illnesses, and physical activity level, but not mood, are associated with body mass index.

scholarly journals Health benefits of physical activity with special reference to interaction with diet

2001 ◽  
Vol 4 (2b) ◽  
pp. 517-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
IM Vuori
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Inadequate Nutrition ◽  
Dose Dependent ◽  
Reduced Risk

AbstractRegular physical activity causes numerous and substantial performance-improving And health-enhancing effects. Most of them are highly predictable, dose-dependent and generalizable to a wide range of population groups. Many of the biological effects of regular, moderate physical activity translate into substantially reduced risk of coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, hypertension, maturity onset diabetes, overweight and obesity, and osteoporosis. These effects also substantially reduce the risk of deterioration of functional capacity. In the genesis of these conditions, alack of physical activity and inadequate nutrition act synergistically and in part additively, and they operate largely through the same pathways. It is conceivable to suggest that the prevalence of, e.g, the above mentioned metabolic diseases is so high in Europe largely because of the high prevalence of sedentariness and inadequate nutrition. Thus, both physical activity and nutrition have to be given strong emphasis in policies, strategies and programmes that will be developed and implemented for improving the health of Europeans.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Hyperglycemia, High Blood Pressure, Overweight and Obesity Among Diabetic Adults (19 - 64 Years) in Owerri Municipality, Imo State, Nigeria (P10-067-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cyril Anoshirike ◽  
Chinagorom Asinobi ◽  
Vivienne Ibeanu
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
High Prevalence

Abstract Objectives Diabetes is a chronic health problem, of public health concerned with preventable consequences, affecting people of all ages, race and ethnicity not only in Nigeria, but all over the world. Prevalence of hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, overweight and obesity among diabetic adults (19 - 64 years) in Owerri municipality, Imo state, Nigeria. Methods A cross sectional study design was employed. Three hundred (300) diabetic adults whom have been screened previously and diagnosed as diabetic were randomly selected from three hospitals in Owerri municipal council, Imo state, Nigeria and whose consent were obtained to participate in the study. Biochemical test such as fasting and random blood glucose screening, blood pressure measurement and anthropometric measurement were taken and a structured and validated questionnaire was administered to the subjects to obtain data. Data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis using statistical product for service solution (SPSS) version 22. Results Result: Results show that more than half (60.7%) of the diabetic adults aged 36 to 55 years, 54.5% were male, 45.7% were females. Majority (91.7%) of the diabetic adults had hyperglycemia, 92.0% had high blood pressure, 41.5% had overweight and 27.1% were obese. Prevalence of hyperglycemia increased exponentially with increase in age of diabetic adults (X2 = 12.603; P = 0.050) and significantly (X2 = 45.975; P < 0.001) increased among overweight and obese diabetic adults. There were significant association between increased in age of adult diabetic with high prevalence of overweight and obesity (X2 = 20.564; P = 0.015) and increased in high blood pressure (X2 = 26.747; P = 0.002). Conclusions In conclusion this study shows high prevalence of hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, overweight/obesity among diabetic adults. There were significant association between increased in age (middle to older adults), overweight/obesity, hyperglycemia and high blood pressure of diabetic adults in the study area. Funding Sources Self funded by the author.

scholarly journals Prevalence of overweight and obesity among the adult population of the Yaroslavl region

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-170
Author(s):  
Nataliya N. Tyatenkova ◽  
Iuliya E. Uvarova
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Normal Body Mass Index ◽  
Women Patients ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Grade Ii ◽  
Medical Examinations

BACKGROUND: Obesity is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases. Overweight and obesity negatively affect all spheres of human activity, leading to the development of related diseases and disability. AIMS: to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the adult population of the Yaroslavl region according to sex and age. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The research included results of comprehensive medical examinations of 13948 persons of both sexes aged from 20 to 79 permanently residing in the Yaroslavl region. Anthropometric examination was performed by standard methods with the measurement of body weight and body length and calculation of body mass index. Overweight was defined as having a BMI to 25.029.9 kg/m2, obesity was defined as having BMI grater or equal to 30 kg/m2. The fat compound of body mass was determined by bioimpedancemetry. RESULTS: The prevalence of overweight among the adult population of the Yaroslavl region was 34.2%, obesity was 31.6%. Overweight in men of all ages was at least 1.5 times more prevalent than women, obesity in women was 1.3 times more prevalent than in men. The prevalence of firstdegree obesity was 20.9%, grade II and III 7.9% and 2.8%, respectively. The proportion of overweight and obesity increased with age, reaching a maximum of 5059 years for men and 6069 years for women. The gradient of age changes is more pronounced in women. Patients with normal body mass index had excessive fat deposition in 38% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity among adults in the Yaroslavl region.

scholarly journals Indicadores Antropométricos e Pressão Arterial de Adultos com Deficiência Intelectual

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 160
Author(s):  
Elaine Cappellazzo Souto ◽  
Leonardo Dos Santos Oliveira ◽  
Ana Paula Urbano Ferreira ◽  
Bruna Barboza Seron ◽  
Márcia Greguol
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiac Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cardiac Complications ◽  
Anthropometric Indicators ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Prevalence

A detecção de condições comórbidas não é bem administrada em pessoas com deficiência, contudo, medidas clínicas simples podem auxiliar na identificação de fatores predeterminantes de doenças cardiovasculares. Assim, este estudo analisou o risco cardiovascular, a partir de indicadores antropométricos e de pressão arterial (PA) de adultos com diferentes níveis de deficiência intelectual (DI). Em um delineamento ex post facto, 114 adultos com DI [29 (9) anos; 1,62 (0,1)m; 64,4 (15,2) kg; 24,5 (5,3) kg/m2] foram submetidos a medidas de PA, massa corporal, estatura e circunferência abdominal (CA), sendo classificados quanto ao IMC, ao risco cardíaco e à hipertensão. A comparação das variáveis antropométricas e de PA, entre os sexos, foi realizada com o teste t independente e, entre os níveis de DI, com ANOVA oneway. Associações entre o nível de DI e as classificações de IMC, CA e hipertensão foram obtidas com o teste Qui-quadrado. Observou-se alta prevalência de sobrepeso e obesidade (43,9%), sendo que 51,7% dos avaliados apresentaram risco de complicações cardiovasculares aumentado ou muito aumentado, especialmente, as mulheres. Verificou-se hipertensão em 11,4%, sendo maior em homens e em pessoas com DI moderada. Os homens apresentaram PA sistólica superiores às mulheres. Por outro lado, não foram observadas diferenças significantes entre os níveis de DI para as variáveis analisadas. O aumento no nível de DI não foi associado a complicações cardiovasculares, estimados pelos indicadores antropométricos e pela PA. Dessa forma, embora detectada uma elevada prevalência de sobrepeso/obesidade e risco de complicações cardiovasculares, o nível de DI não influenciou o risco cardiovascular nesta população.Palavras-chave: Deficiência Intelectual. Hipertensão. Antropometria.AbstractAlthough the detection of comorbid conditions is not well-administered in people with disabilities, simple clinical measures may assist in identifying pre-determining factors for cardiovascular disease. Thus, this study analyzed cardiovascular risk from anthropometric indicators and blood pressure (BP) in adults with intellectual disability (ID). In an ex-post fact design, 114 adults with different levels of ID [29 (9) years; 1.62 (0.1) m; 64.4 (15.2) kg; 24.5 (5.3) kg/m2] underwent BP, weight, height and waist circumference (WC) measures. Participants were sorted by BMI, cardiac risk, and hypertension. Comparisons of the anthropometric and BP variables between the sexes were performed by independent t test and, among the ID levels by one-way ANOVA. Associations between ID level and BMI, WC and hypertension classifications were obtained by Chi-square test for trend. It has observed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity (43.9%), whereas 51.7% presented high or very high cardiac risk, especially women. In addition, it evidenced hypertension prevalence of 11.4%, more in men and in moderate ID. Men presented higher BP than women. On the other hand, it was not perceived significant difference among ID levels for the variables analyzed. A Higher level of deficiency is not associated with cardiac complications, estimated by anthropometric indicators and BP. Therefore, although a high prevalence of overweight/ obesity and risk of cardiovascular complications were detected, the level of ID did not influence on the cardiovascular risk in this population.Keywords: Intellectual Disability. Hypertension. Anthropometry

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