Life Style Associated Risk Factors for Overweight and Obesity in Adolescent Age Group 15 – 18 Years in Karaikal Region

Background: The transition from childhood to adulthood may be referred to as ‘adolescence’ or ‘teenage’. Adolescence is not only a time of opportunity but also of vulnerability to risky behavior, which can have life-long consequences, especially on education, career and various aspects of health. Behavior patterns that influence health in adulthood have their origin in adolescence. Considering such factors, the present study had been undertaken with the objectives to study dietary habits and nutritional status of study population, to study knowledge, attitude & practices of study population regarding risk factors and to study the significant behavioral deviation including drug abuse.Methods: Cross sectional, descriptive study was being conducted in selected High schools and Junior Colleges in the Miraj town. The method of data collection was the pre-designed, pre-tested proforma. The data was analyzed by using SPSS.Results: Overall prevalence of under-nutrition was 49.83%. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was 3.68% and 1.49% respectively. Overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was more in participants with habit of eating outside home. Various forms of tobacco, alcohol and pan masala were used by 58.9% of the family members / friends / peer groups of the study participants.Conclusions: The students of age group 18-19 year were more likely to have risk taking behavior than students of age-group 13-17 year.

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Predictors and symptomatic burden of uterine fibroids among women in South-Eastern India: a cross-sectional survey analysis

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20190278 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 524

Author(s):

Dharitri Swain ◽

Chanchal Yadav ◽

Jyoti Kumari ◽

Monika Rani ◽

Priyanka Daunrai Rongmei ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Uterine Fibroid ◽

Uterine Fibroids ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Women Of Reproductive Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Reproductive Age Group

Background: Uterine fibroid is the most common pelvic tumor in women of reproductive age and are asymptomatic in at least 50% of affected women. Various risk factors are associated with development of uterine fibroids during this reproductive age. The present study established various associated risk factors increases the prevalence of uterine fibroid among reproductive age group and clinical symptoms burden of diagnosed case.Methods: A cross sectional study design was used to collect samples for a period of six months in an OPD basis. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the 362 sample of reproductive age group (15-45 years) women in a tertiary care hospital, Southeastern India. Women diagnosed with uterine fibroid by ultrasonography were included as cases. Symptomatic features and associated risk factors of UF were collected through structure interview schedule.Results: Point prevalence of uterine fibroid among women in reproductive age group during the period of six months was 20%. Majority of them were in the age group of 30-39 years. Demographic factor such as overweight and obesity and consume dairy products daily has increased the prevalence of UF, whereas use of oral contraceptive pills and normal BMI had inverse relationship with UF risk. Most of the cases reported of having menstrual disturbances like heavy bleeding, passes blood clots during menstruation, prolonged period, urinary symptoms and pressure symptoms were considered independent predicting factors for the occurrence of uterine fibroid.Conclusions: Uterine fibroid is more prevalent among women of reproductive age causing various bleeding and renal symptoms that can have negative impact on quality of women’s life.

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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Adolescents and Their Association with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Life-style

Hygiena ◽

10.21101/hygiena.a1446 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 61 (3) ◽

pp. 100-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Katarína Hirošová ◽

Zora Gerová ◽

Martin Samohýl ◽

Daniela Krajčová ◽

Diana Vondrová ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Life Style ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

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To Study Prevalence Of Overweight And Obesity In Two Different Groups Of School Children Of Age 10-15 Years In Karad Town

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl4.4439 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽

pp. 2173-2180

Author(s):

Joag G G ◽

Danesh B Potdar ◽

Suryakant Y Ingle ◽

Porwal Nardendra P

Keyword(s):

Fast Food ◽

Television Viewing ◽

Economic Status ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Age Group ◽

Obese Children ◽

High Intake ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

High Earning ◽

Associated Risk Factors

The objective of the present study was to find out the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the school-going children of age group 10-15 yrs from two different schools of different socio-economic status and to study the associated risk factors in overweight and obese children .470 school-going children from Private English Medium School and 481 school-going children from Nagar Parishad School were interviewed. The prevalence of overweight in the boys was 10.19%, and girls were 9.61%, of the Private English Medium School, and in the boys of the Nagar Parishad School was 1.76%., and in the girls was 2.02%. The prevalence of obesity in the boys 3.5%, and girls was 10.25%of the Private English Medium School was and in the boys of the Nagar Parishad School was 0.7%, and the girls were 0%. The increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in these students showed a significant association with high earning parents, having a paid servant in their houses, preference and frequent eating of non-vegetarian food, frequent intake of fast food, eating outside food (hoteling), high intake of milk, consumption of milk additive, television viewing, preference to indoor games than outdoor games.

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Obesity and Overweight in Relation to Hypertension and Associated Risk in School Children

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i431174 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 80-86

Author(s):

Gorantla Naresh Babu ◽

P. Jameela ◽

S. Jafar Sharif ◽

A. Ramya ◽

K. Ziyaul Haq ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

School Children ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

Healthy Weight ◽

Cardiovascular Risks ◽

Obesity And Overweight ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Aim: Hypertension is a major public health problem worldwide and is associated with high mortality and morbidity. The main aim of this study is to assess obesity and overweight in school children and their relationship to hypertension and associated risk factors. Study Design: Population based cross sectional study. Results and Discussion: A total number of 712 students with age group between 7-12 years from different school were screened for their height, weight and body mass index. The present study was aimed to assess obesity and overweight in school children and their relationship to hypertension and associated risk factors. Under weight and healthy weight children are engaged in physical activities like playing in ground and thus they are healthy where the children who found as overweight and obese were not engaged in physical activities regularly and thus this might be the reason for their overweight and obesity. At the same time the children who found as obese and overweight were said that they were having fast foods twice a day. Conclusion: In order to get rid of these risks and their associated cardiovascular risks, their food habits must be changed and physical activities needs to be improved.

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Prevalence of Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors among 34,111 HAART Naïve HIV-Infected Adults in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

International Journal of Hypertension ◽

10.1155/2016/5958382 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Marina Njelekela ◽

Alfa Muhihi ◽

Akum Aveika ◽

Donna Spiegelman ◽

Claudia Hawkins ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Dar Es Salaam ◽

Hiv Treatment ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Disease Stage ◽

Old Patients ◽

Increased Risk ◽

History Of ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background. Elevated blood pressure has been reported among treatment naïve HIV-infected patients. We investigated prevalence of hypertension and its associated risk factors in a HAART naïve HIV-infected population in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among HAART naïve HIV-infected patients. Hypertension was defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ≥ 90 mmHg. Overweight and obesity were defined as body mass index (BMI) between 25.0–29.9 kg/m2and ≥30 kg/m2, respectively. We used relative risks to examine factors associated with hypertension.Results. Prevalence of hypertension was found to be 12.5%. After adjusting for possible confounders, risk of hypertension was 10% more in male than female patients. Patients aged ≥50 years had more than 2-fold increased risk for hypertension compared to 30–39-years-old patients. Overweight and obesity were associated with 51% and 94% increased risk for hypertension compared to normal weight patients. Low CD4+ T-cell count, advanced WHO clinical disease stage, and history of TB were associated with 10%, 42%, and 14% decreased risk for hypertension.Conclusions. Older age, male gender, and overweight/obesity were associated with hypertension. Immune suppression and history of TB were associated with lower risk for hypertension. HIV treatment programs should screen and manage hypertension even in HAART naïve individuals.

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Prevalence and associated risk factor of hypertension among individuals of age 18-59 years in South-eastern Nepal: A cross-sectional study

Nepalese Heart Journal ◽

10.3126/njh.v16i1.23894 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 19-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Prajjwal Pyakurel ◽

Deepak Kumar Yadav ◽

Jeevan Thapa ◽

Nishant Thakur ◽

Pramita Sharma ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

South Eastern ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Background: Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in developing region. It has also been recognized as one of the major public health problems in the developing countries since the early seventies and the rate is increasing not only in urban areas but in rural areas with low socio-economic condition. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Jogidaha Village Development Comittee(VDC) and Triyuga Municipality of Udaypur district of South-Eastern Nepal. A total of 430 participants of age 18-59 years were selected. Semi-structured questionnaire (WHO NCD STEPS instrument) was used to collect information on demographic variables and associated risk factors with use of show cards. Clinical and anthropometric measurement were done. Primary outcome was prevalence of hypertension. Bivariate and multivariate analysis were performed to show strength of association among various risk factors with hypertension. Results: The prevalence of hypertension was found to be 25.1%. Prevalence of overweight and obesity was found to be 49.8%. Hypertension was significantly associated with age (AOR=1.09, CI=1.05-1.10) and gender (male >female; AOR= 2.12,CI =1.22-3.68). Similarly, increased waist-hip ratio(7.12; CI 2.87-17.67),alcohol consumption(OR=2.82,CI=1.77-4.52), and use of tobacco products (OR =1.8,CI=1.02-3.20) showed significant association with hypertension. Conclusion: There is high prevalence of hypertension in rural districts of South-Eastern Nepal. A community-based preventive approach with early detection and treatment and life-style modification is needed to reduce the burden of disease and make sustainable changes.

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Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and Associated Risk Factors Among Saharawi Refugees (P10-071-19)

Current Developments in Nutrition ◽

10.1093/cdn/nzz034.p10-071-19 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sigrun Henjum ◽

Victoria Telle Hjellset ◽

Marte Karoline Raberg Kjollesdal ◽

Merethe Flaaten ◽

Eivind Andersen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Waist Circumference ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Refugee Camps ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Associated Risk Factors

Abstract Objectives Economic development, globalization and urbanization has resulted in a shift in dietary consumption and energy expenditure in low- and middle-income countries, called the Nutrition Transition. At the same time, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and associated co-morbidities are rising worldwide. The Saharawi refugees have been living in refugee camps in the Algerian desert since 1975 and are totally dependent on food aid. High prevalence of overweight and obesity has been reported among Saharawi women. Limited knowledge about the prevalence of T2D and associated risk factors exists in this population; therefore, the aim with this study was to address this gap in the literature. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out in five Saharawi refugee camps, in Algeria and 180 women and 175 men were randomly selected. Participants’ blood glucose levels was assessed by HbA1c measurements and diagnosed with diabetes if HbA1c ≥48 mmol/mol and prediabetes if HbA1c was between 42–47 mmol/mol. The Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISK) was used to assess various risk factors for T2D. Results Mean HbA1c among the Saharawi refugees was 38 mmol/mol. Seven and 15% were diagnosed with T2D and prediabetes, respectively, and 26% and 19% were overweight and obese, respectively. According to FINDRISK, 9% of the participants had high risk of developing diabetes, 10% had moderate risk, 37% had some risk and 44% had low risk. In multiple logistic regression models, after controlling for age, gender, number of children, BMI and education, the strongest predictor for diabetes was waist circumference, OR (95% CI): 1.1 (1.0, 1.1). The strongest predictor for prediabetes was age and waist circumference OR (95% CI): 1.0 (1.0, 1.1) and OR (95% CI): 1.1 (1.0, 1.1), respectively. Conclusions We found moderate prevalence of diabetes among the Saharawi refugees; however a high proportion had prediabetes and were suffering from overweight and obesity. In light of this, the rates of T2D are likely to increase dramatically in the near future. The Saharawi health authorities should pay attention to the increased risk of diabetes in this in this vulnerable population. Funding Sources Oslo Metropolitan University.

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A study on prevalence of hypertension and its relationship with overweight and obesity in adolescents and young adults, Nizamabad city

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20193984 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (9) ◽

pp. 3861

Author(s):

G. Chethan Raj ◽

Syam Sundar Junapudi

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Young Adults ◽

Age Groups ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Adolescents And Young Adults ◽

Age Group ◽

Contributing Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Population

Background: The overall imbalance between unhealthy diet intake and physical activity leads to obesity which contributes to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It is multi factorial disease and changes in the levels of blood pressure and blood lipids differ by age sex and race and are influenced by body fat and dietary patterns. These risk factors need to be monitored and evaluated in childhood and adolescents. So identifying and modifying the risk factors in early age reduces the incidence in adolescents and adult. Prevalence of hypertension varies across countries and states. The prevalence of hypertension in India is reported as ranging from 10 to 30.9%. The objective of the present study is to observe the prevalence hypertension among study population and to study contributing factors for hypertension among study population.Methods: A cross sectional study done on 100 adolescents and young adults of both sexes in the age group 17 to 25 years from 2 degree colleges randomly selected in Nizamabad city, Telangana, India.Results: In the present study population 52 were males and 48 were females, 22 students belongs to rural area and 78 belongs to urban area, pre-hypertension and hypertension was found 8% in both age groups. Overweight and obesity (>25) was found 7% in 17-19 age group and 9% in 20-25 age group. Pre-hypertension and hypertension was found among 10% of alcoholics.Conclusions: The result of our study concluded that there is increasing prevalence of hypertension with increase in age and is associated with overweight and obesity.

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Lethality rate in children with meningitis in 2019 and associated risk factors

10.5327/1516-3180.677 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Thayane Araújo Lima ◽

Cláudio Brandão dos Santos Filho

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Age Group ◽

Adequate Treatment ◽

Poor Access ◽

Meningitis In Children ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Group Sex ◽

Scarcity Of Resources ◽

Semi Arid

Background: Early diagnosis, identification of the pathogen and time until the start of adequate antibiotic therapy are important variables that improve the clinical outcomes of meningitis in children. However, even with an early approach and adequate treatment with effective antibiotics, death and neurological sequelae may occur as a result of the infection. Objectives: Determine the lethality rate of meningitis among children aged 0 to 9 years and define the factors associated with mortality. Design and setting: Case-control study based on secondary data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN). Methods: It covers the notifications registered in 2019 and includes the variables: deaths, age group, sex, residence in the Legal Amazon or in the Semi-Arid. Statistical analysis - Odds-Ratio (OR) - was performed using Microsoft Excel for Windows®. Results: The deaths of children due to meningitis, in the studied period, totaled 316, which corresponds to a lethality rate of 4.2%. The associated risk factors were: residence in the Legal Amazon (OR = 3.7) and in the Semi-Arid (OR = 2.2). The age group (OR = 1.6) and sex (OR = 1.0) were not associated with death from meningitis. Conclusions: Reside in the Legal Amazon and the Semi-Arid are risk factors justified by the scarcity of resources and the isolation of these regions, resulting in precarious and more delayed health care. This factor culminates in deaths due to the need for early intervention and treatment of meningitis. The low educational rates found in these areas, culminates in poor access to information regarding the importance of vaccination.

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