January 1, 2014Journal of ObesityOpen Access

Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Cross-Sectional. Population: Obesity (n=83661). Intervention: Socioeconomic status (education level) vs. Primary education. Primary outcome: Prevalence of obesity and trends of body mass index (BMI) (p=<0.001).

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Key result

Between 1991 and 2009, BMI in Thai adults significantly increased from 21.6 to 23.3 kg/m2 in men and 22.8 to 24.4 kg/m2 in women, with variations by socioeconomic status.

Population

83,661 Thai adults aged ≥20 years from National Health Examination Surveys.

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

WAWichai AekplakornGeneral / Preventive / Lipids RIRungkarn InthawongLoei Rajabhat University PKPattapong KessomboonKhon Kaen University

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Supports obesity monitoring in Southeast Asia; leaves open optimal SES-targeted prevention strategies.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=83,661)

Multicenter

Yes

Structured PICO

Population

83,661 Thai adults aged ≥20 years from National Health Examination Surveys (19,181 in 2009 and 64,480 between 1991 and 2004).

Outcome

Prevalence of obesity and trends of body mass index (BMI) between 1991 and 2009surrogate

Main Result

p-value: p=<0.001

There has been a significant increase in BMI and obesity prevalence among Thai adults from 1991 to 2009, with varying trends based on socioeconomic status and gender.

Cite This Study

Aekplakorn et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=83,661). Socioeconomic status (education level) vs. Primary education was evaluated on Prevalence of obesity and trends of body mass index (BMI) (p=<0.001). Between 1991 and 2009, BMI in Thai adults significantly increased from 21.6 to 23.3 kg/m2 in men and 22.8 to 24.4 kg/m2 in women, with variations by socioeconomic status.

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January 1, 2014Journal of ObesityOpen Access

Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009

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Key result

Between 1991 and 2009, BMI in Thai adults significantly increased from 21.6 to 23.3 kg/m2 in men and 22.8 to 24.4 kg/m2 in women, with variations by socioeconomic status.

Population

83,661 Thai adults aged ≥20 years from National Health Examination Surveys.

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

WAWichai AekplakornGeneral / Preventive / Lipids RIRungkarn InthawongLoei Rajabhat University PKPattapong KessomboonKhon Kaen University

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Supports obesity monitoring in Southeast Asia; leaves open optimal SES-targeted prevention strategies.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=83,661)

Multicenter

Yes

Structured PICO

Population

83,661 Thai adults aged ≥20 years from National Health Examination Surveys (19,181 in 2009 and 64,480 between 1991 and 2004).

Outcome

Prevalence of obesity and trends of body mass index (BMI) between 1991 and 2009surrogate

Main Result

p-value: p=<0.001

There has been a significant increase in BMI and obesity prevalence among Thai adults from 1991 to 2009, with varying trends based on socioeconomic status and gender.

Cite This Study

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a09de70b0d552aa8b45ecce https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/410259

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