Health in Sweden: The National Public Health Report 2005

Persson, G.; Danielsson, Maria; Rosén, Måns; Alexanderson, Kristina; Lundberg, Olle; Lundgren, Bernt; Stenbeck, Magnus; Wall, Stig

doi:10.1080/14034950600677360

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“…The obese fraction in this setting was higher compared to both national surveys of self-reported BMI [19] and surveys of measured BMI in the general population [6,7]. In addition, almost every 10th woman was morbidly obese, making it twice as common as in men.…”

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Prevalence of Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in Swedish Primary Care and Occupational Health Clinics

Pettersson

Johansson²,

Rössner³

et al. 2008

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Background: The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity in the Swedish primary and occupational health care setting. Patients and Methods: Weight, height, and waist circumference (WC) were measured in 1,583 consecutive patients, aged between 18–65 years (46.4 ± 12.7 years), in 39 primary care and occupational health practices in Sweden, in 2006. The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) WC reference values were used to define abdominal obesity (102 and 88 cm for men and women, respectively). Results: The distribution across obesity categories differed significantly between men and women with close to 70 and 55% of men and women, respectively, having a body mass index (BMI) ≧ 25. More men than women were overweight (BMI 25–29.9; 45.1 vs. 31.1%) and obese (BMI 30–34.9; 19.8 vs. 12.9%), but less men than women were morbidly obese (4.0 vs. 8.9%; BMI ≧ 35). Increasing prevalence with age was seen until age 60 for both overweight and obesity. More women than men were abdominally obese (42.5 vs. 32.7%; p < 0.001). Only 48 and 64% of the abdominally obese women and men, respectively, had a BMI ≧ 30. Conclusion: Compared to national Swedish data, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was higher in primary and occupational health care settings. Both morbid obesity and abdominal obesity were highly prevalent and more common in women, implying that awareness of sex differences may be important or that recommended cut-offs are not comparable across sex. Furthermore, a large fraction of the abdominally obese had a BMI < 30. Both BMI and WC may therefore be important to determine routinely and incorporate into treatment guidelines, in order not to miss patients at risk of obesity-related morbidity.

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Prevalence of Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in Swedish Primary Care and Occupational Health Clinics

Pettersson

Johansson²,

Rössner³

et al. 2008

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“…The exposure measure studied was economic strain, a measure often used in Swedish studies [26,27]. The question posed was "During the last 12 months, have you had difficulties managing the running expenses for food, rent, bills etc?"…”

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Economic strain and self-rated health among lone and couple mothers in Sweden during the 1990s compared to the 1980s

Fritzell¹,

Burström²

2006

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“…Evidence shows a strong connection between an increase in weight and a low physical activity level in relation to food intake [3]. Several studies indicate that immigrant women show an increased prevalence of unhealthy behaviours and risk of poor health status [1,2].…”

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Somali women's view of physical activity—a focus group study

Persson

2015

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Background: Physical inactivity presents a major public health challenge and is estimated to cause six to ten percent of the major non-communicable diseases. Studies show that immigrants, especially women, have an increased risk of non-communicable diseases compared to ethnic Swedes. Somali immigrant women have increased rates of overweight and obesity, low fitness levels and low levels of cardiorespiratory fitness compared to non-immigrant women. These findings suggest that Somali women are at increased risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Few studies explore determinants of physical activity among Somali women. The aim of this study was to explore Somali women's views and experiences of physical activity after migration to Sweden. Methods: A qualitative focused ethnographic approach was used in this study. Four focus groups were conducted with twenty-six Somali women ranging from 17 to 67 years of age. Focus group discussions were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The analysis resulted in four main themes and ten categories: Life in Somalia and Life in Sweden, Understanding and enhancing health and Facilitators and barriers to physical activity. Great differences were seen between living in Somalia and in Sweden but also similarities such as finding time to manage housework, the family and the health of the woman. The extended family is non-existent in Sweden, making life more difficult. Health was considered a gift from God but living a healthy life was perceived as the responsibility of the individual. Misconceptions about enhancing health occurred depending on the woman's previous life experience and traditions. There was an awareness of the importance of physical activity among the participants but lack of knowledge of how to enhance activity on an individual basis. Enhancing factors to an active lifestyle were identified as being a safe and comfortable environment.

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Health in Sweden: The National Public Health Report 2005

Cited by 69 publications

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Prevalence of Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in Swedish Primary Care and Occupational Health Clinics

Prevalence of Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in Swedish Primary Care and Occupational Health Clinics

Economic strain and self-rated health among lone and couple mothers in Sweden during the 1990s compared to the 1980s

Somali women's view of physical activity—a focus group study

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