Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, Abdominal Obesity, and Obesity-Related Risk Factors in Polish Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity, abdominal obesity (AO), and obesity-related risk factors in children aged 5–6 years from Poland. The study was conducted at 22 randomly selected kindergartens representing each city district. A cross-sectional study of 1172 children aged 5–6 years was conducted using questionnaire forms and physical measurements. The physical measurements included body height, weight, waist circumference (WC), and body fat percentage (BFP). A univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were performed to evaluate the risk factors for excess weight, excess adiposity, and abdominal obesity (AO). The prevalence of excess weight (BMI ≥ 85th percentile) was 11.0%. The prevalence of excess adiposity (BFP ≥ 85th percentile) was 42.3%. Prevalence of AO (WC ≥ 90th percentile) was higher in girls compared to boys (14.9% vs. 10.7%, respectively). Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that children whose both parents were obese had significantly higher risk of excess weight, excess adiposity, and AO. Lower education level of fathers was associated with higher risk of excess weight and excess adiposity in children, while a lower level of maternal education was associated with higher risk of AO in children. Screen time over 120 min per day, participating less than once a week in at least 60 min of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and birth weight over 4000 g were associated with excess weight, excess adiposity and AO. Moreover, cesarean delivery was associated with higher risk of excess weight and excess adiposity, and lower socio-economic status with higher risk of AO. This study revealed that excess adiposity and AO differed by gender. Parental obesity, screen time, MVPA, and birth weight could be significant determinants of excess weight, excess adiposity and AO in Polish preschool children.

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Socio-demographic association of non communicable diseases’ risk factors in a representative population of school children: a cross-sectional study in Sousse (Tunisia)

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2015-0109 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (5) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Meriam El Ghardallou ◽

Jihene Maatoug ◽

Imed Harrabi ◽

Sihem Ben Fredj ◽

Sahli Jihene ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

School Children ◽

Physical Inactivity ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Characteristics ◽

Excess Weight ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Unhealthy Diet

Abstract Introduction: A better understanding of socio-demographic characteristics of subgroups, which have a high risk to develop chronic diseases, is essential to develop more efficient interventional programs especially for youth. This study aimed to determine the association between clusters of non communicable diseases (NCDs’) risk factors and the socio-demographic characteristics among a sample of Tunisian school children. Materials and methods: We conducted, in 2013/2014, a cross-sectional study among a proportional and stratified school children sample, selected in 17 elementary public schools in Sousse (Tunisia). A cluster analysis was used to identify different NCDs risk factors clusters, based on tobacco use, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, and excess weight. Subsequent χ2-tests were used to identify differences between the NCDs risk factors clusters in regards to socio-demographic characteristics. Results: Four clusters of NCDs risk factors were found: 1) Cluster 1: physical inactivity behavior with normal weight, 2) Cluster 2: physical inactivity behavior associated to excess weight, 3) Cluster 3: unhealthy diet associated to excess weight and low practice of physical activity, and 4) Cluster 4: smoking behavior with physical activity behavior. The pattern of cluster membership differed across sex (<10–3), school level, and socioeconomic level (<10–3) but there was no significant difference between clusters for mother’s education levels and household tenure. Conclusion: This study can have important implications for health policy and practice. Indeed, it found that many subjects have simultaneous multiple NCDs risk factors which leads to identify groups at risk and implement integrated intervention program.

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The Relationship Between Recommended and None Recommended Food Scores on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese and Overweight Adult Women: A Cross Sectional Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-123067/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Maryam Sabbari ◽

Atieh Mirzababaei ◽

Farideh Shiraseb ◽

Khadijeh Mirzaei

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cardiovascular Risk ◽

Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽

Abdominal Obesity ◽

Lower Risk ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Composition Analysis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Relationship

Abstract Objective: No studies have examined the relationship between recommended food score (RFS), none recommended food score (NRFS) and cardiovascular risk factors. This study was conducted to evaluate the association of RFS and NRFS with cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese women.Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 379 overweight and obese (BMI ≥25 kg/m2) women aged 18-48 years. Anthropometric measurements and body composition analysis were assessed in all participants. Dietary intake was assessed by a valid and reliable food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) containing 147 items and RFS and NRFS calculated. Biochemical assessments including TC, HDL, LDL, TG, FBS, insulin, HOMA-IR and hs-CRP were quantified by ELISA.Results: The mean age and BMI of participants were 36.73±9.21 (y) and 31.17±4.22 (kg/m²) respectively. Binary logistic analysis showed that participants in the highest quartile of the RFS compared to the lowest quartile had 82% lower risk for Hypertriglyceridemia [OR=0.18, 95%CI=0.06-0.53, P=0.002] and 91% lower risk for abdominal obesity [OR=0.09, 95%CI=0.008-1.04, P=0.05]. in addition, Participants who were in the highest quartile of the RFS compared to the lowest quartile had lower HOMA-IR [OR=0.29, 95%CI=0.08-1.00, P=0.05]. subjects with high adherence to the NRFS had lower HDL [OR=2.11, 95%CI=1.08-4.12, P=0.02] and higher risk for Hypertriglyceridemia [OR=2.95, 95%CI=1.47-5.94, P=0.002] compared to low adherence. Conclusions: There was an inverse significant association between adherence to RFS and risk of Hypertriglyceridemia, insulin resistance, and abdominal obesity. There was a significant association between NRFS and Hypertriglyceridemia, and also we found an inverse relationship between NRFS and HDL.

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Neutering increases the risk of obesity in male dogs but not in bitches — A cross-sectional study of dog- and owner-related risk factors for obesity in Danish companion dogs

Preventive Veterinary Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.prevetmed.2019.104730 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 170 ◽

pp. 104730 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

C.R. Bjørnvad ◽

S. Gloor ◽

S.S. Johansen ◽

P. Sandøe ◽

T.B. Lund

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Companion Dogs ◽

Related Risk

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Prevalence of domestic violence during pregnancy and related risk factors: a cross-sectional study in southern Sweden

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/1472-6874-14-63 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Hafrún Finnbogadóttir ◽

Anna-Karin Dykes ◽

Christine Wann-Hansson

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Domestic Violence ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Southern Sweden ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Risk ◽

Violence During Pregnancy

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Apical periodontitis and related risk factors: Cross-sectional study

Revista Portuguesa de Estomatologia Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia Maxilofacial ◽

10.1016/j.rpemd.2015.08.004 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 56 (4) ◽

pp. 226-232 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Joana Correia-Sousa ◽

Ana Raquel Madureira ◽

Manuel Fontes Carvalho ◽

Ana Moura Teles ◽

Irene Pina-Vaz

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Apical Periodontitis ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Risk

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Prevalence and distribution of hypertension and related risk factors in Jilin Province, China 2015: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020126 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. e020126 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Junduo Wu ◽

Tianyi Li ◽

Xianjing Song ◽

Wei Sun ◽

Yangyu Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Mass ◽

Alcohol Drinking ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Jilin Province ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Related Risk ◽

Modifiable Factors

ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of hypertension and its related factors in Jilin province, China.DesignA cross-sectional study in four cities and four rural counties in Jilin as part of a national Chinese study.Participants and settingA total of 15 206 participants who were ≥15 years old and were selected using a stratified multistage random sampling method.Main outcome measuresThe prevalence of hypertension.ResultsThe prevalence of hypertension in Jilin province was 24.7%. Moreover, the prevalence of hypertension increased with age in both sexes, and was higher in men than in women. The modifiable factors that were associated with hypertension were body mass index, smoking and alcohol drinking. The risk factors identified are similar to those in southern China, except smoking, which has no association with hypertension prevalence in the South.ConclusionsAge, sex, body mass index, smoking and alcohol drinking were risk factors of hypertension. Control of these related risk factors, especially smoking, may be helpful in the treatment and management of hypertension in Jilin province.

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