Key result
The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult urban women was 23.62%, which was significantly associated with advancing age, higher socio-economic status, and physical inactivity.
Cross-Sectional (n=635)
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This study highlights a significant burden of overweight and central obesity among urban Indian women, driven by sedentary lifestyles and improving socioeconomic status, emphasizing the need for lifestyle interventions.
Supports targeted screening in older, higher-SES urban women; cross-sectional data leave causal and interventional questions open.
BACKGROUND: Prevalence of obesity is increasing in all Indian population. Obesity is a major risk factor for many non-communicable diseases. AIM & OBJECTIVE: To study the prevalence of overweight and obesity in adult females. To study various epidemiological factors associated with overweight & obesity. METHODS: A community based cross sectional study was conducted and 635 women were studied. Predesigned questionnaire was used to collect relevant socio-demographic information. Anthropometric measurements such as weight, height, waist circumference and hip circumference were measured using standard techniques. RESULTS: In study population prevalence of overweight was 17.17% and obesity was 6.45%; while 38.26% had central obesity. Obesity was significantly associated with age, socio-economic status and physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Prevalence of obesity is increasing in India. This observation emphasizes large scale awareness campaign about obesity.
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Shinde et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Overweight and Obesity (n=635). Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors (age, socio-economic status, physical activity) was evaluated on Prevalence of overweight and obesity. The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity among adult urban women was 23.62%, which was significantly associated with advancing age, higher socio-economic status, and physical inactivity.
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