A Systematic Review of Determinant-Social Factors Related to Obesity among Malays Obese Community in Malaysia

Ullah, Saif; Ghani, Norizan Abdul; Baig, Atif Ameen

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“…Obesity is a serious public health concern worldwide and is characterized by an excessive fat accumulation in enlarged adipose tissues (World Health Organization [WHO], 2017). Obesity etiopathology is influenced by multifactorial interaction of genetic and environmental factors (Ullah et al, 2018). The associations of obesity with many diseases have been established.…”

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Correlation of anthropometric indices with lipid profile indices among Malay obese and non-obese subjects in Malaysia

Nadeem

Bakar

Akram³

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Purpose This study aims to determine the correlation of anthropometric measurements with serum lipid profile among Malay subjects in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study was conducted in Kuala Terengganu on a total of 193 individuals aged 18-60 years. Subjects were recruited via direct interview as per inclusion criteria and anthropometric measurements, i.e. body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), hip circumference (HC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), waist-to-height ratio, abdominal volume index and conicity index, were taken using International Standards for Anthropometric Assessment Guidelines. Fasting blood samples were collected for serum lipid profile analysis that measures triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), TG/HDL, TC/HDL and LDL/HDL. Besides socio-demographic characteristics, means and association of anthropometric parameters with lipid profiles were performed using simple linear regression and multivariate-adjusted regression analysis. Findings The mean age of obese (male [39.2 ± 8.7] and female [41.1 ± 1.0]) and non-obese (male [29.8 ± 1.3] and female [33.3 ± 1.3]) respondents was compared. Means of anthropometric indices and lipid profile were significantly (p < 0.001) higher in obese than in non-obese group. Multivariate-adjusted regression showed that weight and BMI increased risks for prevalent high TC, TG, LDL, TC/HDL, TG/HDL, LDL/HDL, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia and dyslipidemia. Regardless of sex, age and prevalent obese status, WHR increased risks for high prevalence of TC, TG, LDL, TC/HDL and LDL/HDL, and presents an independent risk factor for hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia. WC was highly associated with TG, while HC was associated with atherogenic lipid profile ratios: TC/HDL, TG/HDL and LDL/HDL. Originality/value In conclusion, the lipid profile (TC, TG and TG/HDL) of triglyceridemia and hypercholesteremia is highly correlated with anthropometric measurements (BMI, WC and WHR) of central obesity that predict obesity-associated cardiac risks.

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Correlation of anthropometric indices with lipid profile indices among Malay obese and non-obese subjects in Malaysia

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Bakar

Akram³

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“…Therefore, living in an environment surrounded by food and people who value food is challenging for people with obesity. Previous Malaysian studies highlighted that individual dietary habits contribute to obesity 16,36 . However, current clinical obesity management fails to consider the food environment that surrounds the patient.…”

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“…Previous Malaysian studies highlighted that individual dietary habits contribute to obesity. 16,36 However, current clinical obesity management fails to consider the food environment that surrounds the patient.…”

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What is it like to live with obesity in Peninsular Malaysia? A qualitative study

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Summary Understanding the experience of people living with obesity is crucial for delivering holistic care relevant to the socio‐cultural context. Although half of the Malaysian adults have excessive weight, the lived experience of people with obesity in the Malaysian context is not well studied. Using the principles of hermeneutic phenomenology, this study explores the lived experience of adults with obesity in Malaysia and their perspective on the environmental influences on obesity. Participants were adults from Peninsular Malaysia living with obesity recruited from social media, clinics and snowball sampling. Twenty‐five teleconference interviews in Malay were audio‐recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data were analysed inductively using a reflexive thematic analysis approach, and quotes were translated into English. We identified five themes: (1) Malaysian life is centred around food; (2) social norms shape people living with obesity's perceptions of themselves and obesity; (3) people living with obesity are physically restricted by their body; (4) people living with obesity have repeated thoughts about efforts to lose weight; and (5) stigmatization of people living with obesity leads to negative emotions. Socio‐cultural influences were highly impactful on participants' lifeworld, and these influences need to be considered in clinical practice and policy for obesity management in Malaysia. Clinical management should focus on assisting patients in navigating the unsupportive food and social environment instead of overfocusing on the individual's responsibility for weight reduction.

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“…There are several factors that may include weighting gain among adults and youth including genes, eating habits, physical inactivity, TV, computer, phone and other sleep routine, medical conditions or medications, and where and how people live (their inhabitation) and their choice of food [3,4].The obesity was classified as per WHO obesity criteria (WHO, 200) based on BMI.…”

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Obesity in Pakistan; Current and Future Perceptions

Baig

2018

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Obesity is currently one of the most common health issues that is increasing day by day, and nearly 30% of world population is overweight or obese. More than 60% of global disease burden will be attributed to chronic disorder associated with obesity by 2020 according to WHO. Obesity is also a cause of many non-communicable diseases (NCD) due to which globally 60-70% deaths occur. Pakistan being the 9th most obese nation in the world suffering from its epidemic, affecting all age group, especially in children and females as compared to men and its ratio will be doubled in coming years due to high carbohydrate intake and physical inactivity and other environmental factors. Nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics which represent a unique approach in nutrition research, combining the application of powerful functional genomics technologies and play an important role in development and treatment of obesity and these preventive measures are required at the population level to control this global health issue.

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A Systematic Review of Determinant-Social Factors Related to Obesity among Malays Obese Community in Malaysia

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Correlation of anthropometric indices with lipid profile indices among Malay obese and non-obese subjects in Malaysia

Correlation of anthropometric indices with lipid profile indices among Malay obese and non-obese subjects in Malaysia

What is it like to live with obesity in Peninsular Malaysia? A qualitative study

Obesity in Pakistan; Current and Future Perceptions

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