National prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in Turkey: cross sectional study of a representative adult population

Open Medicine ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 294-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuncay Delibasi ◽  
Yasar Karaaslan ◽  
Ihsan Ustun ◽  
Ertugrul Koroglu ◽  
Seref Hosgor
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Turkish Population ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine underweight, overweight, and obesity prevalence in representative sample of adult (≥ 18 years old) Turkish population living in urban and rural area of Turkey. Turkish citizens aged ≥ 18 who can represent adult population and permanently resident in Turkey were taken to this study in 1999–2000. The nationally representative sample population was selected from the target population using the census which was performed by national institute of statistics at 1997. Target population was 13.570 individuals living in these houses and 8674 people who aged ≥ 18 are chosen for the study. BMI was used as widely accepted diagnostic criteria of obesity. This study demonstrated that the prevalence of underweight was 10.7% in men, 5.9% in women and 8.1% for overall. The prevalence of overweight was 17.4% in men, 20.4% in women and 19% for overall. The prevalence of obesity was 7.8% in men, 22.1% in women and 15.6% for overall. The prevalence of overweight is higher (19.6%) in urban areas but prevalence of obesity is higher (17%) in rural areas of Turkey. Age, educational level and marital status seem to have association with obesity prevalence. The data we obtained showed us that while the underweight is still an issue for men, the overweight and obesity prevalence is high and needs to take early prevention steps for Turkish population.

Ten-Year Trends (2000-2010) of Overweight and Obesity Prevalence among the Young and Middle-Aged Adult Population of the Balearic Islands, a Mediterranean Region

2015 ◽  
Vol 67 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josep L. Coll ◽  
Maria del Mar Bibiloni ◽  
Rogelio Salas ◽  
Josep A. Tur
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Calculated Data ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Balearic Islands ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Background and Aims: This article aimed at assessing the 10-year trends (2000-2010) in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the Balearic Islands' adult population. Methods: Body mass index (BMI, kg/m2) for young (18-35 year-olds) and middle-aged (36-55 year-olds) adults living in the Balearics was calculated. Data represented 1,089 people during 1999-2000 and 1,081 people during 2009-2010. The BMI categories were as follows: normal weight (18.5 < 25), overweight (25.0 < 30) and obese (≥30). Results: Weighted frequency estimates and logistic regression analysis were used to calculate overweight and obesity trends. While the prevalence of overweight and obesity mostly remained stable over the 2000-2010 period, the prevalence of obesity increased from 5.1 to 8.3% in young adults (aged 18-35), a 1.66-fold increase in prevalence (95% CI 1.02-2.70) over the study period. Conclusions: Total overweight and obesity prevalence remained stable in the Balearic adult population; however, a rising prevalence of obesity has been observed in young adults, which suggests a need to develop and change current strategies in order to reverse the current trends in obesity among this age group.

scholarly journals Prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-aged children in urban, rural and mountain areas of the Veneto Region, Italy

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 887-890 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chiara Bertoncello ◽  
Romina Cazzaro ◽  
Anna Ferraresso ◽  
Roberto Mazzer ◽  
Giorgio Moretti
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Veneto Region ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Mountain Areas ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
North East

AbstractObjectiveTo define the prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-aged children resident in mountain areas, rural areas and urban areas.Design, setting and subjectsThe sample (n= 12 832; 50.7% boys) included 9- and 11-year-old children of the Veneto Region of north-east Italy. Overweight and obesity status were determined using the International Obesity Task Force cut-off points for body mass index. The prevalence of overweight and obese subjects was calculated with a confidence interval of 95%. The Mantel–Haenszel method was used to compare the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity among children resident in mountain areas, rural areas and urban areas.ResultsAmong boys the prevalence of overweight was 21.06%, while obesity prevalence was 5.92%; among girls overweight prevalence was 21.30%, while obesity prevalence was 5.15%. The prevalence was higher among 11-year-old boys (odds ratio (OR) = 1.19; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.06–1.33) and 9-year-old girls (OR = 1.13; 95% CI: 1.01–1.26). Children resident in rural areas presented a higher risk of overweight and obesity compared with children resident in mountain areas (Mantel–Haenszel OR = 1.27; 95% CI: 1.13–1.42;χ2= 17.55;P< 0.0001) and in urban areas (Mantel–Haenszel OR = 1.18; 95% CI: 1.07–1.31;χ2= 10.39;P< 0.001).ConclusionsA relevant prevalence of overweight and obesity was found; the excess weight concerns one child in four. There are differences linked to different geographical areas that must be further investigated.

scholarly journals Obesity among adult population of a rural coastal area in South India

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Ramesh Chand Chauhan ◽  
Neelima Singh Chauhan ◽  
Mani Kandan ◽  
Anil Jacob Purty ◽  
Amit Kumar Mishra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Coastal Area ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
South India ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Community Based Programs ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Study Participants

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Obesity is associated with cardiovascular diseases and has become the main public health issue in India. However, the prevalence of obesity in India varies widely. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among rural adults in a coastal area of South India.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The prevalence of overweight and obesity was assessed among individuals of 15 years and above living in a rural coastal area of Tamil Nadu in India.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Among 207 adult participants, 69.1% were female. About one-fourth (23.7%) of the participants were in age group of 15-24 years and 67.2% participants were literate. About one-third (30%) of the adults were overweight. Obesity was present in 14% of the study participants (26% by using the Asian cut-offs). Using waist circumference and waist-hip ratio cut-offs, abdominal obesity was observed among 55% and 57% of the participants. Among females the central obesity was more common than males. <strong></strong></p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The prevalence of obesity in rural areas was high. There is need to implement community based programs to tackle the increasing obesity.

scholarly journals Global Trends in Child Obesity: Are Figures Converging?

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
María A. González-Álvarez ◽  
Angelina Lázaro-Alquézar ◽  
María Blanca Simón-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Economic Transitions

Infant obesity has become one of the most serious global health challenges of our time. The combined prevalence of overweight and obesity has rapidly increased worldwide during the last two decades, especially in some developing countries where obesity is reaching levels on a par with some industrialized countries, or even higher. This fast growth has occurred especially in countries in the midst of rapid social-economic transitions. Most international comparisons focus on the adult population while analyses focusing on the child population are more limited. Using the methodology developed by Phillips and Sul [1], this paper studies the worldwide evolution of infant body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity prevalence for a large sample of countries during the period 1975-2016. Our results indicate that the figures for BMI or the prevalence of obesity in different countries do not converge, while the opposite is the case for overweight prevalence in children. Furthermore, there is a non-linear relationship between obesity and income or human capital, indicating that low and middle-income countries require a strong initiative for health policies targeting obesity prevention.

scholarly journals Global Trends in Child Obesity: Are Figures Converging?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9252
Author(s):  
María A. González-Álvarez ◽  
Angelina Lázaro-Alquézar ◽  
María Blanca Simón-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
International Comparisons ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Economic Transitions

Childhood obesity has become one of the most serious global health challenges of our time. The combined prevalence of overweight and obesity has rapidly increased worldwide during the last two decades, especially in some developing countries where obesity is reaching levels on a par with some industrialized countries, or even higher. This fast growth has occurred especially in countries in the midst of rapid social-economic transitions. Most international comparisons focus on the adult population while analyses focusing on the child population are more limited. Using the methodology developed by Phillips and Sul, this paper studies the worldwide evolution of children’s body mass index (BMI), overweight and obesity prevalence for a large sample of countries during the period 1975–2016. Our results indicate that the figures for BMI or the prevalence of obesity in different countries do not converge, while the opposite is the case for overweight prevalence in children. Furthermore, there is a non-linear relationship between obesity and income or human capital, indicating that low and middle-income countries require a strong initiative for health policies targeting obesity prevention.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of obesity in adult population of Vojvodina

2005 ◽  
Vol 58 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 292-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vera Grujic ◽  
Mirjana Martinov-Cvejin ◽  
Erzebet Ac-Nikolic ◽  
Olja Niciforovic-Surkovic
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Health Care Cost ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Introduction. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing world?wide at an alarming rate and is due to changes in nutritional patterns and physical activity that adversely affect the health status. Obesity is a complex disorder with multiple interactive causes. It is associated with many chronic, debilitating diseases with important health care cost and it is basically the consequence of sedantery life style and excessive energy intake. Our objective was to measure the prevalence of obesity in adult population of Vojvodina and to describe its characteristics. Material and methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted in representative sample of 2467 adults from Vojvodina (in adult population of Vojvodina aged 20 years and over). The sample size was determined based on estimated frequency, exposition to risk factors, relative risks and level of statistical significance. All those who completed household interviews attended physical examination. Results. The prevalence of overweight and obesity (BMI>25 kg/m2) in both sexes was 58.5%. Among them, 35.5% were overweight while 23% were obese (BMI>30kg/m2). The frequency of obesity was higher among females (26%) than among males (19.6%) (p<0.01). It showed a steady increase to the age of 65, after which the number of obese decreased. The obesity rate was higher in rural (26.7%) than urban areas (19%) (p<0.01), and among people with lower level of education and socioeconomic status. Conclusion. Considering the existing situation concerning the high prevalence of obesity, urgent public action is necessary. It is essential to develop preventive strategies which would affect the whole society. Healthy lifestyle, balanced diet and increased physical activity must be promoted. However, it is not the responsibility of individuals. Health services, the community, food industry, mass media etc, have a crucial role in modifying body weight. Strategies for prevention and management of obesity should be in accordance with the existing public health policy and programs for prevention of noncommunicable diseases. .

Overweight and Obesity Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Who Use Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability Services in 20 U.S. States

2011 ◽  
Vol 116 (6) ◽  
pp. 401-418 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger J Stancliffe ◽  
K. Charlie Lakin ◽  
Sheryl Larson ◽  
Joshua Engler ◽  
Julie Bershadsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
General Population ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Disability Services ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract The authors compare the prevalence of obesity for National Core Indicators (NCI) survey participants with intellectual disability and the general U.S. adult population. In general, adults with intellectual disability did not differ from the general population in prevalence of obesity. For obesity and overweight combined, prevalence was lower for males with intellectual disability than for the general population but similar for women. There was higher prevalence of obesity among women with intellectual disability, individuals with Down syndrome, and people with milder intellectual disability. Obesity prevalence differed by living arrangement, with institutional residents having the lowest prevalence and people living in their own home the highest. When level of intellectual disability was taken into account, these differences were reduced, but some remained significant, especially for individuals with milder disability.

scholarly journals Evolution of the prevalence of obesity in the adult population in France, 2013–2016: the Constances study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sébastien Czernichow ◽  
Adeline Renuy ◽  
Claire Rives-Lange ◽  
Claire Carette ◽  
Guillaume Airagnes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Linear Trend ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
French Population ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Point Change ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Age And Sex

AbstractThis study provides trends in obesity prevalence in adults from 2013 to 2016 in France. 63,582 men and women from independent samples upon inclusion from the Constances cohort were included. Anthropometrics were measured at Health Screening Centers and obesity defined as a Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2; obesity classes according to BMI are as follows: class 1 [30–34.9]; class 2 [35–39.9]; class 3 [≥ 40 kg/m2]. Linear trends across obesity classes by sex and age groups were examined in regression models and percentage point change from 2013 to 2016 for each age category calculated. All analyses accounted for sample weights for non-response, age and sex-calibrated to the French population. Prevalence of obesity ranged from 14.2 to 15.2% and from 14 to 15.3% in women and men respectively from 2013 to 2016. Class 1 obesity category prevalence was the only one to increase significantly across survey years in both men and women (p for linear trend = 0.04 and 0.01 in women and men respectively). The only significant increase for obesity was observed in the age group 18–29 y in both women and men (+ 2.71% and + 3.26% point increase respectively, equivalent to an approximate rise of 50% in women and 93% in men, p = 0.03 and 0.02 respectively). After adjustment for survey non-response and for age and sex distribution, the results show that class 1 obesity prevalence has significantly increased in both women and men from 2013 to 2016, and only in young adults in a representative sample of the French population aged 18–69 years old.

Taxing sugar-sweetened beverages as a policy to reduce overweight and obesity in countries of different income classifications: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Alexander Itria ◽  
Stéfani S. Borges ◽  
Ana Elisa M. Rinaldi ◽  
Luciana Bertoldi Nucci ◽  
Carla Cristina Enes
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Price Change ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Sweetened Beverages ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the potential impact of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes on overweight and obesity prevalence in countries of different income classifications. Design: Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO number CRD42020161612). Five databases (Cochrane Library, Embase, LILACS (via Virtual Health Library) and MEDLINE (via PubMed), and Web of Science were searched, from January 2009 up to December 2019. Articles that reported changes in purchases, sales, intake, body weight, BMI, overweight and/or obesity prevalence due to a tax on, or price change in SSBs were included. Setting: Studies conducted in countries of different income classifications. Participants: The search yielded 8,349 articles of which twenty-one met inclusion criteria. Results: Among the 16 studies selected, only 2 did not show that consumption, sales and purchase decreased as the price of SSBs increased. In 8 of the 13 studies selected, a positive effect of an SSB tax on decreasing overweight and obesity prevalence was expected. It is estimated that a 20% taxation on SSBs would result in a greater decrease in the prevalence of overweight and obesity compared to a 10% rate. Studies with no significant effect of taxing on sales, purchases, consumption and prevalence of obesity were from high-income countries, while significant effects of taxing on reducing purchase, consumption and/or obesity prevalence were found in studies from upper-middle and middle-income countries. Conclusion: A high SSB tax might be an effective fiscal policy to decrease purchase and consumption of SSBs and reduce overweight/obesity prevalence, especially if the tax were specific for beverage volume.

scholarly journals Obesity trends and determinant factors in Latin America

2003 ◽  
Vol 19 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. S77-S86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Kain ◽  
Fernando Vio ◽  
Cecilia Albala
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Obesity Prevalence ◽  
Determinant Factors ◽  
Nutritional Conditions ◽  
Nutritional Transition ◽  
Obesity Trends ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Obesity rates have increased markedly in Latin America, especially during the last 10-15 years, becoming a public health problem in most countries. Prevalence of obesity among preschool children remains low, while among schoolchildren it has increased considerably. Prevalence is high in the adult population, especially among women with less schooling. In developed populations, obesity occurs more frequently among the poor; the opposite occurs in less developed societies, where in households undergoing nutritional transition, underweight can coexist with obesity. The most important determinant factors involved in the increasing obesity prevalence are fetal and infant nutritional conditions (stunting), education and socioeconomic conditions, dietary changes (especially increased total energy intake), and physical inactivity. Because chronic diseases are the main causes of death in the Region and obesity is one of the main risk factors for these diseases, policies to improve economic and educational levels with the implementation of health promotion and prevention should be a priority in every country.

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