Key result
Female sex was independently associated with a significantly higher prevalence of obesity (12.5% vs. 4.1%, p<0.0001) and reduced physical activity (69.9% vs. 50.7%, p<0.0001) compared to men in Benin.
Why the study?
Are there sex-related differences in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a general population in Benin?
Population
1,583 individuals from the TAHES cohort in a geographically defined general population in Benin, median age…
Comparison
Female sex (observational comparison) vs Male sex
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Women showed higher obesity and inactivity rates; hypothesis-generating for sex-specific CV prevention in Benin pending prospective data.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,583)
Are there sex-related differences in the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in a general population in Benin?
Absolute Event Rate: 12.5% vs 4.1%
p-value: p=<0.0001
In a Beninese cohort, women had significantly higher rates of obesity and reduced physical activity compared to men, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Chastaingt et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk factors (n=1,583). Female sex vs. Male sex was evaluated on Obesity (p=<0.0001). Female sex was independently associated with a significantly higher prevalence of obesity (12.5% vs. 4.1%, p<0.0001) and reduced physical activity (69.9% vs. 50.7%, p<0.0001) compared to men in Benin.