scholarly journals Neighbourhood Socio-Economic Circumstances, Place of Residence and Obesity amongst Australian Adults: A Longitudinal Regression Analysis Using 14 Annual Waves of the HILDA Cohort

Obesities ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 178-188
Author(s):  
Syed Afroz Keramat ◽  
Nusrat Jahan Sathi ◽  
Rezwanul Haque ◽  
Benojir Ahammed ◽  
Rupok Chowdhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Place Of Residence ◽  
Disadvantaged Area ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Longitudinal Regression ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Weight Control Strategies

The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rising dramatically worldwide, including in Australia. Therefore, the necessity of identifying the risk factors of overweight and obesity is pivotal. The main objective of this study is to investigate the influence of neighbourhood socio-economic circumstances and place of residence on obesity amongst Australian adults. This study has used nationally representative panel data on 183,183 person-year observations from 26,032 unique Australian adults from the Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA). Random-effects logistic regression technique was employed to examine the relationships. The prevalence of overweight and obesity has been found at approximately 34% and 24%, respectively. The most striking result to emerge from the analyses is that adults living in the most socio-economic disadvantaged area were 2.04 times (AOR: 2.04, 95% CI: 1.57–2.65) and adults from regional cities of Australia were 1.71 times (AOR: 1.71, 95% CI: 1.34–2.19) more prone to be obese compared to their healthy counterparts. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is very high among Australian adults, especially those living in disadvantaged neighbourhoods and the regional cities. Unhealthy levels of BMI have costly impacts on the individual, the economy, and the health care system. Therefore, this study emphasises effective weight control strategies that can potentially tackle the obesity epidemic in Australia.

scholarly journals The public's response to the obesity epidemic in Australia: weight concerns and weight control practices of men and women

2000 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Timperio ◽  
David Cameron-Smith ◽  
Catherine Burns ◽  
David Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Fat ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Postal Survey ◽  
Fat Intake ◽  
Weight Concerns ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
Common Weight ◽  
Weight Control Strategies

AbstractObjectiveTo assess weight perceptions, weight concerns and weight control behaviours and related beliefs in a representative sample of adults.DesignCross-sectional postal survey.SettingThe survey was conducted between October and December 1997 in the state of Victoria, Australia.SubjectsA total of 2500 subjects were selected at random from the Australian electoral roll; 900 provided usable responses.ResultsAt the time of the survey, 2.7% of respondents were trying to gain weight, 26.6% were trying to avoid gaining weight, 22.9% were trying to lose weight and 47.9% were not doing anything for their weight. Men (47.2%) were less likely than women (55.3%) to be attempting any form of weight control. Watching the type of food eaten (95.6%), reducing dietary fat intake (87.3%) and engaging in physical activity or exercise (84.4%) were the most common weight control strategies used. Potentially harmful strategies, such as self-induced vomiting and smoking, were used by relatively few respondents. Many adults believed that vigorous activity (26.8%) and total omission of fat from the diet (35.3%) are necessary in order to lose weight.ConclusionsAttempts at weight control are common in the community. However, many men, including men who are already overweight, appear to be unconcerned about their weight. Obesity prevention initiatives should attempt to influence individuals' weight-related beliefs and behaviours, as well as seeking to change policies and environments to better support weight control.

scholarly journals Alimentation Et Construction De L’idéal Du Corps : Le Culte De La Minceur Chez Les Abidjanais (Côte d’Ivoire)

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (27) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Atse Achi Amédée-Pierre ◽  
Goubo Siméon ◽  
Hien Lewa
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Food Restriction ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Weight Control Strategies

This study analyzes the weight control strategies in Abidjan and the issues that motivate them. The study covers 400 Abidjanes from 18 to older, including 05 persons mainly from the medical corps. From the quantitative and qualitative approaches focused respectively on a survey and open interviews, focus groups and direct observation, the results show that the cult of thinness gradually became fad, so that young people and adults seniors are the faithful. weight control strategies are structured primarily around food restriction and not sedentary. Implicit issues such efforts are among others seeking health and esthetics or beauty of the body. Despite these efforts, most of the faithful of the thinness of Abidjan lapse back into the overweight and obesity because sport and thought food restriction as effective ways to lose weight can not achieve their objective (thinness) and long term.

scholarly journals Development and validation of the weight control strategies scale

Obesity ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 2429-2436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Marinilli Pinto ◽  
Joseph L. Fava ◽  
Hollie A. Raynor ◽  
Jessica Gokee LaRose ◽  
Rena R. Wing
Keyword(s):  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Weight Control Strategies ◽  
Development And Validation

Binge eating behaviours, depression and weight control strategies

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Speranza ◽  
M. Corcos ◽  
F. Atger ◽  
S. Paterniti ◽  
P. Jeammet
Keyword(s):  
Binge Eating ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Eating Behaviours ◽  
Weight Control Strategies

Weight Control Strategies of Overweight Adolescents Who Successfully Lost Weight

2009 ◽  
Vol 109 (12) ◽  
pp. 2029-2035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerri N. Boutelle ◽  
Heather Libbey ◽  
Dianne Neumark-Sztainer ◽  
Mary Story
Keyword(s):  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Overweight Adolescents ◽  
Weight Control Strategies

Optimal weight control strategies in cancer patients: A systematic review.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 10109-10109
Author(s):  
Nathalie LeVasseur ◽  
Mark J. Clemons ◽  
Sasha Mazzarello ◽  
Lisa Vandermeer ◽  
Lee Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Optimal Weight ◽  
Weight Control Strategies

The Obesity Epidemic: What does it mean to the PeriAnesthesia Practitioner?

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
Kathleen J. Menard
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
The United States ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Information Network ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
Control Information ◽  
Control And Prevention

AbstractAlexander and Liston coined the term ‘Obesogenic society – where people are addicted to fast foods and supermarkets and a sedentary lifestyle promoted by television and cars’ [Alexander and Liston, 2006, p. 1167]. It is an undeniable fact that the United States has an overweight and obesity problem, the prevalence has doubled since 1960, the latest statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report obesity (body mass index (BMI)⩾30) in adult men (33.3%) and adult women (35.3%) and more than 66% of adult Americans are considered overweight [CDC (Department of Health and Human Services), 2008]. Extreme obesity has increased from 0.8% to 4.9% [Bellaret al, 2008]. Visit the CDC website athttp://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/maps/index.htmfor a very graphic slide show of the ‘fatting of America.’The Weight Control Information Network classifies obesity as a chronic illness with an annual $117 billion cost (Weight-control Information Network (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)), 2007). In 2003, obesity was the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States [Garza, 2003]; it is now on the way to surpassing smoking [Abir and Bell, 2004]. But it is not just a problem in the United States; it is becoming a worldwide problem. What does this obesity epidemic mean to the PeriAnesthesia practitioner?

Self-reported Weight, Weight Goals, and Weight Control Strategies of a Midwestern Population

2002 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas E. Kottke ◽  
Matthew M. Clark ◽  
Lee A. Aase ◽  
Catherine L. Brandel ◽  
Mark J. Brekke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Weight Control Strategies

Weight control strategies in breast cancer patients: A systematic review.

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 179-179
Author(s):  
Nathalie LeVasseur ◽  
Mark J. Clemons ◽  
Sasha Mazzarello ◽  
Lisa Vandermeer ◽  
Lee Jones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Waist Circumference ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Recurrence Free Survival ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Weight Control Strategies

179 Background: Obesity remains an underestimated contributor to global cancer incidence and cancer-related mortality. Accumulating evidence suggests excessive energy intake and suboptimal levels of physical activity may be important after the diagnosis of cancer and may influence recurrence and overall survival(OS). Objective: Conduct a systematic review to evaluate data from randomized trials of weight control strategies used in breast cancer patients. Methods: A systematic search of Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials through April 2015 was performed. Randomized trials of weight management strategies in breast cancer patients were sought. Outcomes studied included; change in weight, BMI and waist circumference, disease-free survival, recurrence-free survival and OS survival. Random effects meta-analyses were planned provided that included studies were considered to be clinically and methodologically homogenous. Results: Of 2876 abstracts, 312 were retained for review of the full texts. Overall 43 publications describing 40 studies met inclusion criteria. Of 12,801 enrolled patients, 11,597 had breast cancer. Fifteen studies consisted of dietary interventions, 17 consisted of exercise interventions and 8 consisted of both dietary and exercise interventions. Endpoints included: changes in weight (32 studies, 7,861 pts), BMI (12 studies, 1,886 pts), waist circumference (10 studies, 702 pts), recurrence-free survival (4 studies, 6105 pts) and overall survival (2 studies, 3,330 pts). Network meta-analyses of available data are in progress. Study results suggest that weight control strategies including dietary and exercise interventions were effective at reducing weight, BMI and waist circumference. Two large studies showed statistically significant recurrence-free survival benefits with weight control strategies and one showed OS benefit with an exercise intervention. Conclusions: Data from included trials suggest benefits of weight control strategies to decrease weight, BMI and waist circumference. Few trials have been designed to detect PFS or OS benefits. Larger trials are warranted to better define the role of weight control strategies in the management of breast cancer patients.

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