Prevalence of obesity in Sweden: cross-sectional study of a representative adult population

1990 ◽  
Vol 227 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. KUSKOWSKA-WOLK ◽  
S. RÖSSNER
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

scholarly journals Prevalence and risks factors of overweight/obesity among Undergraduate students: An institutional based cross-sectional study, Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
C. Obirikorang ◽  
E.O. Anto ◽  
P. Addai ◽  
Y. Obirikorang ◽  
E. Acheampong
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Biomedical Sciences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kwame Nkrumah ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Risks Factors

Obesity and overweight are lifestyle conditions affecting more than half of the younger adult population. This study determined the prevalence and risks factors of obesity and overweight among undergraduate students in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. This institutional based cross-sectional study conducted between November, 2013 and February, 2014 recruited three hundred (300) students from the various academic colleges. Self-structured questionnaire was used to obtain socio-demographic and lifestyle related characteristics. Blood pressure, weight, height, waist circumference (WC) and hip circumference (HC) were measured. The overall prevalence of obesity and overweight was 1.7% (5/300) and 16.0% (48/300) using BMI; 13.3% (40/300) and 8.7% (26/300) using WC; 19.0% (57/300) and 20.0% (60/300) respectively using WHR while obesity was 28.7% (86/300) using WHtR. Generally, obesity was higher in females than males (p=0.0149). Drinking 2-4 bottles of alcohol per day was associated with obesity than overweight (40.0% (2/5) vs. 8.3% (4/48); p=0.0175). Increased prevalence of obesity was associated with fourth year students. About 22.9% (11/48) of students in Agric and natural science were more likely to be overweight while 40.0% (2/5) from health sciences were more likely to be obese. Akans and Ga-Adangbes’ were more likely to be overweight and obese respectively. Being female was an independent risk factor for obesity/overweight (OR = 12.67, 95% CI = 0.926-17.042; p=0.0020). This study indicated that obesity and overweight were predominantly associated with female undergraduate students. The use of WC, WHR and WHtR in combination with BMI is essential.Journal of Medical and Biomedical Sciences (2017) 6(1), 24-34Keywords: Obesity, Overweight, Risk, Undergraduate, Students

scholarly journals Temporomandibular disorders in an adult population in northern Norway: A cross‐sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elin Hadler‐Olsen ◽  
Elizabeth Thon ◽  
Gro Eirin Holde ◽  
Birgitta Jönsson ◽  
Nils Oscarson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Norway

scholarly journals Association between Short Hours of Sleep and Overweight/Obesity in Mexican Adolescent Population: A School-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 939
Author(s):  
Ana Fresan ◽  
Alma Delia Genis-Mendoza ◽  
María Lilia López-Narváez ◽  
Tania Guadalupe Gómez-Peralta ◽  
Daniela Georgina Aguilar-Velázquez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Body ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Continuous Variables ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obese Adolescent ◽  
School Based ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Mexican Adolescents

Background/Aim: Obesity in adolescents is increasing; as such, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity in Mexican adolescents and examine its possible association with hours of sleep. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was carried out. This study included 863 adolescents aged between 11 and 16 years. The prevalence of obesity was estimated using the body mass index (BMI). The duration of sleep (and other information) was assessed by a self-reported questionnaire. The Cochran–Mantel–Hansel test for categorical variables and a general linear model for continuous variables were used to evaluate the interaction effect of BMI and sex with respect to sleeping and assessed activity conditions. Results: It was found that 47.6% of the adolescents were overweight/obese. Men were more frequently overweight/obese than women (52.6% vs. 41.8%, p = 0.002). Moreover, overweight/obese adolescents were younger and spent fewer daily hours watching television (p < 0.05). Men practiced sports more hours per week than women (p = 0.04). However, women spent more daily time on the internet (p = 0.05), and overweight/obese adolescent women slept fewer hours than overweight/obese men and adolescents with normal weight (p = 0.008). Conclusions: The development of strategies for the prevention of overweight/obesity and the improvement of sleep duration should include a gender perspective to improve health habits in Mexican adolescents.

scholarly journals Determining Orthodontic Knowledge and Awareness in Young Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 030157422110221
Author(s):  
Jyoti Mishra ◽  
Sudhir Kapoor ◽  
Jitendra Bhagchandani ◽  
Sonahita Agarwal ◽  
Vaibhav Vashishta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group I ◽  
Insignificant Difference ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Ethical Clearance ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aim and Objective: To assess the level of awareness among local adult population (orthodontically untreated) regarding orthodontic treatment and procedures. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was planned by accessing 100 subjects comprising of 2 groups (50 male and 50 female). After due ethical clearance, a self-structured questionnaire consisting of 17 questions was given to a group of randomly selected 100 individuals with an age range of 20 to 30 years. Results: The overall awareness of orthodontics as a speciality among both the groups was only 52% to 56%. Statistically insignificant difference was found in the knowledge and awareness of orthodontic treatment among both male and female subjects, that is, Group I and II. Also, those who knew about the orthodontic treatment did not opt for it because of high cost and longer duration involved. Conclusion: More than half of the population is unaware of the scope of orthodontic treatment, and thus, they do not seek any assistance. Hence, more efforts are needed to create awareness about orthodontics and the associated benefits.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Nutritional Risk and Prevalence of Obesity in Patients with Covid-19 in A Reference Hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (01) ◽  
pp. 011-015
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Fernandes Weyll Pimentel ◽  
Gilson Cruz de Moraes ◽  
Shalla Gomes Cavalcanti Barcelos ◽  
Pedro Carlos Muniz de Figueiredo ◽  
Magno Conceição Das Merces
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutritional Risk ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Reference Hospital ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Nrs 2002 ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Nutritional Risk Screening

Abstract Introduction The Coronavirus has spread to almost every country in the world, causing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The coronavirus stands out among the other infections especially by it's high contagious power and important effects on the respiratory system. The COVID-19 has differents ways of presentation and these are influenced by the patient's previous nutricional status, correlated with the patient's lifestyle and comorbities. Objective this survey seeks to analyze the nutritional status and the prevalence of obesity in patients hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2. Methods: this is a descriptive, prospective and cross-sectional study type, which 41 patients affected by COVID-19 were interviewed. Patient's weight and height were used to assess the BMI, and nutritional risk assessment was performed using the Nutritional Risk Screening tool (NRS 2002). For the analysis, Absolute (AF) and Relative Frequency (RF), the mean and the standard deviation were calculated. Results It was observerd that 78% of the participants had a high nutritional risk, while only 22% had a low nutritional risk. Besides that, 34% showed overweight and 41.4% showed obesity. Conclusion the existence of a high prevalence of increased nutritional risk was evidenced, in addition to the high frequency of overweight in patients affected by SARS-CoV-2.

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