Key result
In a survey of Pakistani adults, obesity prevalence was 16.71% and was significantly associated with metabolic complications, smoking, history of obesity, dietary intake, and physical activity.
Why the study?
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of obesity in Pakistan and establish associated risk factors within the obese population.
Population
1061 individuals representing the Pakistani population
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Survey data underscore obesity burden in Pakistan; cross-sectional design leaves causal risk factor links open for prospective confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,061)
In a nationally representative Pakistani cohort, 16.71% of adults were obese, with significant associations found between obesity and metabolic complications, smoking, diet, and physical activity.
Nomani et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=1,061). Risk factors (smoking, diet, physical activity, history of obesity) was evaluated on Prevalence of obesity. In a survey of Pakistani adults, obesity prevalence was 16.71% and was significantly associated with metabolic complications, smoking, history of obesity, dietary intake, and physical activity.
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