scholarly journals Diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity-common multifactorial disorders in Saudis

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1236-1242 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. S. Warsy ◽  
M. A. El Hazmi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Blood Pressures ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Multifactorial Disorders ◽  
Genetic And Environmental Factors

Diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity are among the multifactorial disorders that occur at a higher prevalence in older age groups. Their prevalence is affected by both genetic and environmental factors. We investigated the distribution of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and obesity in Saudi males and females by conducting a household screening survey during the period 1992-1996 of the adult population [>14 years] in five different areas of Saudi Arabia. Height, weight, age and other essential details were recorded and diastolic and systolic blood pressures measured. Glucose levels were measured in blood taken after fasting and 2 hours after a glucose load. The data were used to classify the individuals as diabetic, glucose intolerant and normal, using WHO criteria. The individuals were further classified as type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The overall prevalence of diabetes mellitus was 9.7% and 7.0%, obesity 13.05% and 20.26%, overweight 27.23% and 25.20%, and hypertension 5.39% and 3.65% in the adult male and female populations respectively. A significant increase was observed in the prevalence of diabetes, obesity and hypertension with age in both males and females. In addition, the prevalence of obesity and overweight was significantly higher in the individuals with diabetes mellitus

scholarly journals Prevalence and Incidence of Obesity, Overweight & Abdominal Obesity in Adults: A 5-year Longitudinal Study in Ahvaz (2009-2014)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Erfanifar ◽  
Seyed Mahmoud Latifi ◽  
Hajieh Shahbazian ◽  
Armaghan Moravej Aleali
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Obesity ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The People ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Paired T Test

Objective: The data on the changes in the prevalence of obesity and overweight could help policy makers to make better plans for improving the health status of people; hence, the aim of his study is to evaluate the prevalence and incidence of overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity in Ahvaz during five years. Materials and Methods: Cohort study was the method of choice in this survey, conducted on 605 people aged over 20 years who were selected among the people covered by health centers in Ahvaz. The participants weight, height, and waist circumferences were measured two times in 2009 and 2014. The incidence and prevalence of obesity, abdominal obesity and overweight were evaluated. The SPSS 22 statistical software was used to analyze the data, and paired T-test to compare the level of changes. The significant level for P-value < 0.05. Results: Among 605 people aged over 20 years, the prevalence of overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity in 2009 and 2014 were respectively: overweight (40% and 38.50%), obesity (26.90% and 27.10%), and abdominal obesity (26.80% and 33. 90%).This prevalence increased from 11.70% to 14.90% in men and from 39.90% to 50.50% in women. The incidence of overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity were respectively 102.50, 22.50 and 76.5 per 1000 person’s year in Ahvaz people. Conclusion: The findings of our study showed that the prevalence of overweight, obesity and abdominal obesity in adult population in Ahvaz is high. Also, the prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity in women is higher than men; therefore special attention must be paid to this issue in women. Also the age groups 35-64 years are higher risk.

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.

scholarly journals HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS;

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (03) ◽  
pp. 341-347
Author(s):  
SHAHANA ARSHI ◽  
FAKHRA NAHEED ◽  
MAZHAR BADSHAH ◽  
Farah Naz ◽  
Kamran Sardar
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Impaired Fasting Glucose ◽  
Fasting Glucose ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Glucose Levels ◽  
Secondary Causes

Objective: To see the frequency of diabetes mellitus and impaired fasting glucose levels in hypertensive patients. Design:Descriptive study. Place of Study: OPD / Filter clinic. Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. Islamabad. Patients and Methods: Thisstudy was carried out on 116 hypertensive patients during the period from August to September '2008. Out of 116 patients, 64 werefemales and 52 were males with age group between 20 to 70 years. Secondary causes are ruled out on the basis of history and physicalexamination. Blood samples were sent to PIMS laboratory for fasting glucose. Data and results were analyzed in SPSS. Results:According to this study, out of 116 patients, there were18 patients who had diabetes mellitus while 33 had hypertension with impairedfasting glucose tolerance which is statistically significant. The females as compared to males were increased in number who had bothdiabetes mellitus and impaired fasting glucose. According to age diabetes mellitus increased in age groups between 41-50 and 61-70years while impaired fasting glucose were increased in age group between 31-60 yrs. The results indicate that impaired fasting glucose ispresent in significant number of hypertensive patients. Conclusions: Hypertension is associated with diabetes mellitus and impairedfasting glucose.

Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight among Adolescent School Children in Jaipur, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-102
Author(s):  
Hossain S ◽  
Singh S ◽  
Samdarshi N ◽  
Khatri V
Keyword(s):  
School Children ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Diet Preference ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Objective: The potential public health problem that is emerging now a days is an increasing incidence of childhood obesity and overweight in developing countries. It lead to a number of health related problems among children. This study was carried outto study the prevalence of obesity and overweight among adolescent school children of Achrol, Jaipur. Moreover, this study was alsoto identify any differences as per age, gender, life style disorders and diet preference. Setting and design: It was a school based cross-sectional study carried out over a period of 2 months in three different schools of Achrol village. Materials and methods: Adolescent school children between 12 to 15 years of age were analyzed by a random sampling procedure in three different selected schools. Results: The overall prevalence of obesity was 2% and of overweight was 10.2% among adolescent school children. The prevalence of overweight was 9.5% among boys and 10.9% among girls indicating that girls were at a greater risk of becoming obese. Conclusion: Overweight was marginally higher in the pubertal age groups of 13 to 15 years in Achrol and timely intervention is required for its control.

scholarly journals Prevalence of overwieght and obesity in diabetic and non-diabetic Saudis

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 276-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. F. El Hazmi ◽  
A. S. Warsy
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Public Education ◽  
Blood Sample ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Glucose Load ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Males And Females

A total of 14 660 individuals were included in the study. A fasting blood sample and 2-hour post-glucose load blood sample from each participant were analysed for blood sugar. Participants were classified as diabetic or non-diabetic and as either obese [BMI > 30 kg/m2], overweight [BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2] or normal [BMI < 25 kg/m2]. The prevalence of obesity was calculated in the total sample and separately for diabetic and non-diabetic males and females. The results showed obesity and overweight in 13.05% and 27.23% of males and 20.26% and 25.20% of females respectively. The prevalence of both obesity and overweight were significantly higher among diabetics than non-diabetics. In each province, diabetics had a significantly higher prevalence of obesity than non-diabetics. Several interprovincial variations were seen. Public education on obesity and overweight and ways to decrease them are recommended in Saudi Arabia

scholarly journals OBESITY AND HYPERTENSION

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (04) ◽  
pp. 469-478
Author(s):  
ZULFAQAR A. KHAN ◽  
ADEL M. ASSIRI
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Group ◽  
Glycemic Status ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Type 2 Diabetics ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Insulin Dependent

Objectives: To assess the associations of obesity and hypertension in diabetics and non-diabetics. Patients and Methods:A total of 430 Saudi patients suffering from non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes mellitus comprising of 205(48 %) males and 225(52 %)females were studied. Height and weight were measured for calculating body mass index (BMI). The type 2 diabetics and non-diabeticindividuals were investigated separately to determine the prevalence of obesity and overweight. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure wasrecorded using the standard method in a sitting position. The patients were diagnosed as diabetics and hypertensive on the criteria of the WorldHealth Organization. Results: The prevalence of obesity was 16.7% and 22.9%, and overweight was 27.1% and 22.9% in the total men andwomen studied in healthy non-diabetics; while the prevalence of obesity was 26.8% and 42.7%, and overweight was 45.8 and 38.2% in the totalm 1c en and women, in the diabetics respectively. In diabetic subjects, glycemic status (HbA ) and BMI had coefficient of correlation between 26matched pairs as r= 0.36, but not impressive. In over-all population, irrespective of gender, the diabetic subjects had higher obesity/overweight(ob/ow) ratio value (0.84) than non-diabetics (0.79).The prevalence of HT in non-diabetic group was 4.42% in males compared to 2.1% infemales, while in the diabetic group the prevalence of HT was 24.39% in males and 41.33% in females, respectively. Prevalence of HT indiabetics was higher in females than males, in contrast to non-diabetics. Conclusion: Our study shows that obesity and hypertension are bothcontributing factors in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus; and the measures should be adopted for control of obesity and hypertensionto reduce the cause of diabetes mellitus.

scholarly journals Evaluation of body mass indices and arterial pressure as cardiovascular risk factors in the adult population of the city of Voronezh

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-153
Author(s):  
A. V. Kryuchkova ◽  
Natal’ya Mikhailovna Seminina ◽  
Yu. V. Kondusova ◽  
I. A. Poletaeva ◽  
A. M. Knyazeva
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Arterial Pressure ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Preceding Period ◽  
Medical Histories ◽  
The City

Aim. To determine body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) of the Voronezh city adult population. Materials and methods. 1108 residents of Voronezh city at the age from 20 to 75 years were examined in 2015 including measurement of their height, body mass, arterial pressure, and BMI calculation. Medical histories were analyzed to reveal arterial hypertension in the preceding period in the following age groups: 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-75 yr and the entire study group (20-75 yr). Results. The mean BMI of the residents of Voronezh was 28.5 (23.8; 33.1) kg/m. The highest values were found between 40 and 59 years. BMI in women under 40 was lower than in men of the same age. The education level affected the prevalence of obesity in that people with secondary vocational education were more likely to be obese than those given higher education. At the age of 40, the incidence of hypertension among women was lower than among men of the same age, it more frequently occurred at the age of 60-75 years. Both age and BMI were related to the level of blood pressure: higher BMI and blood pressure were recorded at an older age. The prevalence of hypertension also increased with age. Conclusion. Obesity was detected in 29.7% of the Voronezh population recruited to the study. The prevalence of obesity among young adults (20-29 years) iproved lower than in the middle and old age groups. 30.9% of the residents suffered from AH.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Visiting PHC in the Dubai Health Authority

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Noorah Bawady ◽  
Ola Aldafrawy ◽  
Elham Mohamed ElZobair ◽  
Wafaa Suliman ◽  
Amal Alzaabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Obesity Management ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Primary Healthcare Centers

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Diabetes is a highly prevalent global and local major health problem according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and will double by 2045. A strong relationship between obesity and type 2 diabetes has been found. Both are leading causes of cardiovascular disease and death; thus, understanding the prevalence of obesity in type 2 diabetes is crucial for planning obesity management and preventing complications. <b><i>Objectives:</i></b> This study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and overweight among people with type 2 diabetes attending primary healthcare centers (PHC) in the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The study sample consisted of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients who attended family medicine clinics in primary healthcare centers in DHA. All cases with type 2 diabetes attending family clinics for their periodic health checkup screening were included in the study. Patients &#x3c;18 years old, pregnant, and/or those with cancer and/or chronic kidney disease were excluded. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Our study sample had 9,198 type 2 diabetes mellitus cases with 51.6% males, 69.7% United Arab Emirates nationals, 7.9% who exercised regularly, and 1.8% who followed a healthy diet. Obesity and overweight cases were 49.5% and 35.5%, respectively. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Without an aggressive obesity management approach, control of diabetes is difficult. The prevalence of obesity and overweight among people with type 2 diabetes is high. Obesity and overweight cases were 49.5% and 35.5%, respectively, among diabetic patients attending PHC. Over 50% (55%) of UAE nationals were obese, while 31.8% were overweight, suggesting that active interventions to control weight gain would be appropriate.

scholarly journals Impact of educational intervention regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among students of Government Arts Colleges, Gujarat, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 4278
Author(s):  
Saurabh Naranbhai Panchal ◽  
Akash Virendrabhai Agrawal ◽  
Nilesh Thakor
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Baseline Knowledge

Background: The prevalence of obesity has rising trends worldwide in almost every country in all the age groups. The objectives of the present study were to know the prevalence of obesity and overweight among students and to assess knowledge of these students regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures before and after educational interventional training.Methods: The present interventional study was undertaken during September 2016 to December 2017 in randomly selected 3 Government Arts Colleges of Patan, Ahmedabad and Vadodara city of Gujarat state, India. Total 313 students between the age group of 18 to 23 years were examined and body mass index were calculated. The prevalence of overweight and obesity were determined based on the International Obesity Task Force criteria. Single educational training for 45 minutes was given to the students and their post-intervention knowledge for same was assessed after the training. Thus collected data was analyzed using SPSS 17 (trial version).Results: Overall, the prevalence of obesity and overweight was 9.9% and 14.6% respectively. Baseline knowledge of the students regarding hazards of obesity like hypertension, cancer, myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus was 19.5%, 18.8%, 17.3% and 16.6% respectively which was significantly increased to 91.4%, 94.2%, 96.2% and 96.8% respectively after the intervention. Baseline knowledge of the students regarding preventive measure of obesity like avoiding junk food/ healthy diet, exercise and meditation was 25.2%, 27.2% and 30.7% respectively which was significantly increased to 96.5%, 99.7 and 98.7% respectively after the intervention.Conclusions: Single educational session has increased the knowledge regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among college students significantly. 

scholarly journals Clinical and Biological Study on the Relevance of Hiperfibrinogenemyme in Cardiovascular Pathology of the Obez Patient

2019 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 950-955
Author(s):  
Nikolaos Mavritsakis ◽  
Vasile Emil Ursu ◽  
Anca Ganescu ◽  
Elena Ionescu
Keyword(s):  
Adipose Tissue ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Normal Subjects ◽  
Biological Study ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Average Life Span ◽  
Obesity And Overweight ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

Obesity is a major public health problem, being the second leading cause of death that can be prevented after smoking. Currently, more than 1 billion people have body mass overweight (overweight) and over 300 million suffer from obesity. In the next two decades, the number may double, which will lead to a significant increase in associated pathology, and the average life span of obese patients is 8-10 years shorter than normal subjects [1, 2]. The prevalence of obesity and overweight increases practically in all countries and age groups in the world, and the economic cost of obesity is estimated to be 2-7% of all health expenditure [4]. Adipose tissue, and in particular visceral intraabdominal adipose tissue, is a metabolic active endocrine organ capable of synthesizing and releasing into the blood a wide variety of peptidic and non-peptidic compounds that may play a role in cardiovascular homeostasis.

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