Central obesity in elderly individuals in south-western Saudi Arabia: prevalence and associated morbidity

Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.; Daffallah, A A; Khan, M Y; Khattab, Mohammed; Abdulmoneim, I

doi:10.26719/2001.7.4-5.716

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“…The prevalence of abdominal obesity reported in this study was lower than the 66.6% reported in a study of hypertensive patients in Brazil [25], the 58.2% observed among diabetic patients in Iran [26], the 32.4% reported among elderly persons in Saudi Arabia [27], and the 28.3% prevalence rate observed among the general population in Iran [28]. This present study's prevalence rate was, however, higher than the 12.2% reported among the general population in China [29].…”

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Abdominal obesity in stroke: An exploratory survey of stroke survivors attending physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria

Vincent-Onabajo¹

2017

Prog Med Sci

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Background: Abdominal obesity is a risk factor for many life threatening and life-changing chronic conditions. A survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of abdominal obesity among stroke survivors undergoing rehabilitation. Methods: Ninety stroke survivors attending three physiotherapy outpatient facilities in a metropolitan city in Nigeria participated in this cross-sectional survey. Abdominal obesity was determined with the measurement of waist circumference. Data on participants’ personal factors namely age, gender, post-stroke duration, and level of disability (Modified Rankin Scale) were also obtained and the prevalence of abdominal obesity was explored in relation to these factors using Chi-square statistics. Results: Mean (SD) age of participants was 58.9 (9.7) years, and male stroke survivors were in the majority (62.2%). Twenty-two participants were observed to have abdominal obesity giving a prevalence rate of 24.4%. Females had a significantly higher prevalence (44.1%) compared to males (12.5%). No other personal factors, however, resulted in significantly different prevalence rates. Conclusion: Approximately one in four stroke survivors in this study was observed to have abdominal obesity with a significantly higher prevalence among female stroke survivors. Further studies would be required to document outcomes of abdominal obesity after stroke and identify effective preventive and intervention strategies to address abdominal obesity among stroke survivors.

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Abdominal obesity in stroke: An exploratory survey of stroke survivors attending physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria

Vincent-Onabajo¹

2017

Prog Med Sci

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“…In the second step (full-text screening), three different reasons for exclusion were identified. In sum, n = 19 studies were included in our present systematic review [6][7][8][9][10][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33] (and 16 studies in meta-analysis). Relevant characteristics and key findings are shown in Table 2.…”

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“…In addition, several studies reported the prevalence rates of obesity among the oldest old. [7][8][9][10] For example, a prevalence rate of 20.8% was reported in Saudi Arabia, 7 30.0% in Spain, 8 17.3% in Italy 9 and 18.2% in Mexico. 10 However, a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression is lacking.…”

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Prevalence and correlates of obesity among the oldest old. A systematic review, meta‐analysis and meta‐regression

Hajek

Kretzler

König

2022

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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Thus far, the prevalence and correlates of obesity among the oldest have been identified in several studies. Nevertheless, there is a lack of a systematic review, meta-analysis and metaregression synthesizing the existing observational studies. Consequently, our aim was to fill this knowledge gap. Three electronic databases were searched (Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL) and an additional hand search was performed. Observational studies (both, cross-sectional and longitudinal) determining the prevalence and (preferably) the correlates of obesity in the oldest old (≥80 years) were included. Data extraction covered study design, measurement of obesity, analytical approach, sample characteristics and main results. In total, 19 studies were included. Reported prevalence of obesity in the community varied greatly (range 0.7%-71.5%). The pooled prevalence of obesity was 17.8% (95% CI: 13.3%À22.2%), with significant heterogeneity between studies (I 2 = 99.7%, P < 0.001). There is evidence of a publication bias. Meta-regressions showed that some of the heterogeneity was explained by the types of measures of obesity and country of the respective sample. In conclusion, obesity remains a key challenge among the oldest old. Future research in this age bracket is urgently required in regions mostly neglected thus far (e.g., South America, Africa or Asia). Moreover, studies based on longitudinal data are required to clarify the determinants of obesity among the oldest old. Furthermore, studies based on objectively recorded obesity (e.g., waist circumference) are also required.

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“…Estimating the burden of obesity is especially challenging since it is not a direct impact of obesity but rather a result of several co-morbidities. There has been very few research published about the burden of diseases in Egypt ( Abolfotouh et al, 2008 ). Obesity is accompanied with numerous comorbidities, including diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, joint and motion problems, pulmonary problems including asthma, and mental health problems like anxiety and depression ( Pi-Sunyer, 2009 ; Fruh, 2017 ).…”

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Impact of weight loss on sexual and psychological functions and quality of life in females with sexual dysfunction: A forgotten avenue

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ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of weight loss on sexual and psychological health as well as quality of life in females with sexual dysfunction.Materials and methodsThe study was done at Delta University for Science and Technology in Gamasa, Egypt, on 40 obese married females having sexual dysfunction. Their age ranged from 20 to 40 years old, with a mean of 28.98 ± 4.96 years. They followed a weight loss program in the form of diet regimen and physical training for 6 months. Anthropometric measures, Arabic Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Arabic version of Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and Arabic version of Short-Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) were evaluated prior to starting the study, after 3 and 6 months of the study.ResultsStatistical analysis revealed significant reductions in anthropometric measures, as well as significant improvements in HADS and SF-36 scores after both 3 and 6 months of weight loss intervention compared to the baseline measurements, while there were significant improvements in sexual arousal, lubrication, patient satisfaction as well as the total score of FSFI after 3 months and contrarily there were no statistically significant changes in any of the FSFI’s domains or overall score after 6 months of the weight loss program compared to baseline.ConclusionWeight loss improves females’ anthropometric measures, psychological function and quality of life; however, it has no direct effect on female sexual dysfunction (FSD) after 6 months compared to baseline, so increased awareness of FSD is necessary as this issue suffers from inadequate identification and management.

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Central obesity in elderly individuals in south-western Saudi Arabia: prevalence and associated morbidity

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Abdominal obesity in stroke: An exploratory survey of stroke survivors attending physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria

Abdominal obesity in stroke: An exploratory survey of stroke survivors attending physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria

Prevalence and correlates of obesity among the oldest old. A systematic review, meta‐analysis and meta‐regression

Impact of weight loss on sexual and psychological functions and quality of life in females with sexual dysfunction: A forgotten avenue

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