Association of frequency of television watching with overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in India: Evidence from a nationally representative study

Abstract Overweight and obesity are considered major public health concerns all over the world. They have the potential to increase the risk of developing non-communicable diseases in reproductive age women, increasing their risk of pregnancy related complications and adverse birth outcome. This study was carried out to identify the trend of prevalence of overweight and obesity, along with their determinants, among reproductive age women (15–49 years) in Nepal. Data were taken from the nationally representative 2006, 2011 and 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Surveys (NDHSs). Women were considered to be overweight or obese when their BMI was 23.0–27.5 kg/m2 or ≥27.5 kg/m2, respectively. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed, with significance taken at p<0.05. The prevalences of overweight and obesity both showed rising trends in women of reproductive age in Nepal from 2006 to 2016, particularly among those with no education, only primary education and poor women. The presence of overweight and obesity was found to be significantly associated with the sample women’s age, educational status, wealth index, place of residence, ecological zone, developmental region, number of household members, marital status and ethnicity. In 2016 one in every three women of reproductive age in Nepal was either overweight or obese. As overweight and obesity have detrimental effects on women’s health, the Government of Nepal, in collaboration with other government and non-government organizations, should take action to halt the rising trends in overweight and obesity in the country.

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The double burden of chronic malnutrition and overweight and obesity in Ecuadorian mothers and children, 1986–2012

Nutrition and Health ◽

10.1177/0260106018782826 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 163-170 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Wilma B Freire ◽

William F Waters ◽

Gabriela Rivas-Mariño ◽

Philippe Belmont

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Double Burden ◽

Chronic Malnutrition ◽

The Past ◽

Double Burden Of Malnutrition ◽

Nationally Representative

Background: The simultaneous presence of undernutrition and over-nutrition represents a paradox in global public health and is of increasing concern in Ecuador, where chronic malnutrition and overweight and obesity occur in the context of demographic and epidemiologic transitions. Two overlapping trends are present in Ecuador; while levels of stunting have decreased slowly in the past three decades, increasing proportions of children <5 years and women of reproductive age suffer from overweight and obesity. Aim: To analyze stunting and overweight and obesity in children <5 and their mothers aged from 15 to 49 years in the context of demographic and household characteristics between 1986 and 2012. Methods: This study compares data from nationally-representative surveys conducted in Ecuador in 1986, 2004, and 2012, each of which collected information on children <5 and mothers aged 15–49 years. Results: The prevalence of chronic malnutrition in children <5 decreased at different rates among Ecuadorians who differ in terms of residence, socioeconomic status, and mothers’ level of education, while overweight and obesity increased dramatically in the same period. Conclusion: Chronic malnutrition in children <5 and overweight in children <5 and mothers 15–49 years represent a double burden of malnutrition in Ecuador. The phenomena differ in their effects, and, while the prevalence of stunting is declining in Ecuador as it is in many parts of the world, the problem of overweight and obesity has emerged in dramatic fashion, and currently represents an extraordinary challenge to public health.

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Malnutrition in all its forms and socioeconomic status in Bolivia

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980019003896 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (S1) ◽

pp. s21-s28

Author(s):

M Miranda ◽

A Bento ◽

AM Aguilar

Keyword(s):

Formal Education ◽

Wealth Index ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Adult Women ◽

Socioeconomic Indicators ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Wealth Status ◽

Adolescent Women ◽

Nationally Representative

AbstractObjective:To estimate the prevalence of malnutrition (undernutrition and excess BMI) among children under the age of 5 years and women of reproductive age in Bolivia considering three socioeconomic indicators: wealth, education and ethnicity.Design:We used the 2008 nationally representative Bolivian Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). Malnutrition’s prevalence was estimated by wealth, ethnicity and educational level. Wealth index was measured based on the DHS methodology and nutritional status by using WHO standards and indicators. Education level (EL) was categorized by years of formal education.Setting:Bolivia.Participants:In total, 5·903 children <5 years, 3·345 adolescent women (15–19 years) and 12·297 women (20–49 years) with available information on anthropometric measurements·Results:A disproportionate prevalence of malnutrition was observed among different wealth groups: lower wealth tertiles show the higher prevalence of stunting (>30 %) and anaemia (>40 %) in all ages· The prevalence of overweight and obesity tends to rise with age from childhood (10·02–11·60) to adolescence (27·9–31·03), reaching highest levels in women of reproductive age (56·02–57·76). According to wealth tertiles, higher prevalence of overweight and obesity was found in children of high tertile (12·23), adolescent women of low (32·56) and adult women of medium tertile (63·08).Conclusions:The present study shows that currently Bolivia is in a transitional stage, faces not only the problem of undernutrition but also those of overnutrition, showing strong inequalities according to socioeconomic and education status. This study calls for state-specific policies keeping in view of the nature of inequality in malnutrition in the country and its differential characteristics across wealth status.

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Prevalence and factors associated with anemia among women of reproductive age in seven South and Southeast Asian countries: Evidence from nationally representative surveys

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0236449 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (8) ◽

pp. e0236449

Author(s):

Dev Ram Sunuwar ◽

Devendra Raj Singh ◽

Narendra Kumar Chaudhary ◽

Pranil Man Singh Pradhan ◽

Pushpa Rai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Southeast Asian ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Asian Countries ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Nationally Representative ◽

Southeast Asian Countries

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Trends, prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age in Bangladesh: a pooled analysis of five national cross-sectional surveys

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018468 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. e018468 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Muhammad Abdul Baker Chowdhury ◽

Md Mohiuddin Adnan ◽

Md Zakiul Hassan

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Low Cost ◽

Wealth Index ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Demographic And Health Surveys ◽

Obesity Prevalence ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Cross Sectional

ObjectiveTo determine the trends, prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age from 1999 to 2014.DesignWe analysed nationally representative data from the 1999, 2004, 2007, 2011 and 2014 cross-sectional Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys.SettingBangladesh.ParticipantsWomen aged 15–49 years.Primary outcomeOverweight/obesity.ResultsA total of 58 192 women were included in the analysis. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age increased significantly from 7.53% (95% CI 6.83 to 8.29) and 1.82% (95% CI 1.48 to 2.24) in 1999 to 28.37% (95% CI 27.49 to 29.28) and 10.77% (95% CI 10.22 to 11.35) in 2014, respectively. Age, education, wealth index, watching television and contraceptive use were associated with overweight and obesity in both urban and rural areas.ConclusionsOverweight and obesity prevalence increased significantly among Bangladeshi women of reproductive age between 1999 and 2014. Development of effective low-cost strategies to address the increasing burden of obesity should be a high priority.

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Double Burden of Malnutrition among Chinese Women of Reproductive Age and Their Social Determinants

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu12103102 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (10) ◽

pp. 3102

Author(s):

Jingqi Song ◽

Ji Zhang ◽

Wafaie Fawzi ◽

Yangmu Huang

Keyword(s):

Normal Weight ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Living Environment ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Double Burden ◽

Community Factors ◽

Wide Range ◽

Double Burden Of Malnutrition ◽

The Impact

This study aimed to examine the impact of a wide range of demographic, socioeconomic, and community factors on the double burden of malnutrition among women of reproductive age using longitudinal data. We used data about 11,348 women of reproductive age who participated in the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS), a longitudinal survey, between 1989 and 2015. Nutritional outcomes were categorized into four groups, namely underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obesity, with normal weight as reference. A multinomial logit model was fitted due to geographic clustering and repeated observations of individuals. The prevalence of underweight decreased over time from 1991 but has tended to rise again since 2004, while the prevalence of overweight/obesity continued to rise between 1991 and 2015. Improved individual factors, socioeconomic status, and community urbanization reduced the risk of underweight but elevated the risk of overweight and obesity. The medium levels, rather than the highest levels, of household income and community urbanization are associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity. The notable increase in underweight prevalence is a cause for concern to be addressed along with efforts to curb the rising tide of overweight. In order to enhance the nutritional status of women of reproductive age, it is essential to improving the community environment, levels of education, and living environment from a wider context. Long-term and targeted plans are urgently needed for nutrition improvements among the different populations.

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Pattern of Body Mass Index and Common Health Problems in Women of Reproductive Age Group in a Private Clinic in Kathmandu

Journal of Nepal Medical Association ◽

10.31729/jnma.3319 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 56 (207) ◽

pp. 352-356 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Saraswati M Padhye

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Health Problems ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Reproductive Age Group ◽

Genitourinary Infection

Introduction: High Body Mass Index is one of the risk factors for many chronic diseases and adverse health outcomes. It is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, ischemic stroke, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It also have many adverse effect on reproductive health of the women like sub fertility, polycystic ovarian disease, menstrual abnormality etc. The purpose of this study is to find Basal Metabolic Rate and the diseases pattern of reproductive age woman in Nepal. Methods: This is a descriptive study of women of reproductive age (15 to 49 years) attending a private gynaecology clinic in Kathmandu Valley from October 2016 to June 2017. Six hundred and eight women of current reproductive age group participated in this study. Women’s particulars and complaints were noted down. Detailed history was taken. Height, weight and blood pressure were recorded and general examination was done. BMI was calculated as BMI is weight in kilogram divided by height in meter square, and it was interpreted as per WHO guidelines. Results: Out of the total 608 participants, 243 (40%) were overweight, 96 (15.8%) were obese. Regarding the common health problems, 154 (25.3%) have sub fertility and 199 (32%) had genitourinary infection. Similarly, 90 (14.8%) had menstrual problems. Conclusions: Prevalence of overweight and obesity has risen significantly comparing to the study done decade ago in same setting. Similarly, sub fertility rate has also risen whereas the prevalence of genitourinary infections has decreased. Keywords: BMI; genitourinary infection; Nepal-reproductive age women; sub fertility.

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