Obesity and Related Factors Among Children and Adolescents in Qatar

Al-Thani, Mohammed; Al-Thani, Al-Anoud; Al-Chetachi, Walaa; Akram, Hammad

doi:10.15171/ijbsm.2017.30

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“…In the children and adolescents of Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and severe obesity was reported to be 23.1%, 9.3%, and 2%, respectively; 64 whereas in Qatar the prevalence of obesity and overweight among 12-17 years old boys was 23.1% and 23%. 65 On the other hand, childhood obesity in the UAE is as high as 40-50% among school children. 45,66 The recent increase in obesity prevalence among children and adolescents in Gulf countries and Middle East region and most developing countries, especially those with higher socio-economic status, 67 could be associated with the sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, urbanization, increased income, family dietary patterns and family history.…”

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<p>Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes Among Yemeni School-Aged Children</p>

Saeed¹,

Al‐Habori²,

Saif-Ali³

et al. 2020

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In view of the high rate of obesity and physical inactivity as well as the rising incidence of Type 2 DM among children in the neighboring Gulf countries and Middle East region; the aim of this study was, therefore, to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and prediabetes in Yemeni school-aged children. Patients and Methods: In this study, 1402 school children aged 12-13 years old (grade 7) were recruited from public schools in the capital Sana'a during the period April-May 2013. Anthropometric measurements and BP were recorded and BMI was calculated. Fasting venous blood (5 mL) was collected for biochemical analysis including FBG, HbA1c, insulin and lipids profile. Insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and β-cell function (HOMA-β) were calculated. Results: The prevalence of prediabetes (as defined by impaired fasting glucose) and MetS (as classified by the IDF 2007) were 0.86% and 0.5%, respectively. Our results also showed 5.21% and 20.26% of the children to have two or one factor(s) of the MetS criteria fulfilled, respectively, with low HDL-c (17%) being the most prevalent MetS component, followed by metabolic glucose (8%), raised TG (5.3%), DBP (1.4%), and high WC (0.5%). Moreover, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 4.2% and 2.8%, respectively; and about 1.2% of children had abnormal high insulin levels. Children with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) had increased HOMA-IR (p = 0.016) and SBP (p = 0.042) and decreased HDL-c (p = 0.034) and HOMA-β (p < 0.001); whereas obese children had increased WC (p < 0.001) and TG (p = 0.049). Conclusion: The main finding of this study is that Yemeni children are at potential risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome and prediabetes despite their low prevalences. These results highlight the need for early identification and close monitoring of children at risk of later Type 2 DM as an important primary care strategy that can effectively prevent or delay the onset of such condition.

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<p>Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes Among Yemeni School-Aged Children</p>

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Al‐Habori²,

Saif-Ali³

et al. 2020

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“…Recent regional studies confirm these findings (reviewed by Al-Thani et al, 2017;Aljaadi & Alharbi, 2021). In a study conducted in Bahraini 2.2 The Increasing Problem of Overweight and Obesity adolescents aged 12 to 15 years in 2017 to 2018, obesity prevalence ranged from 16.5% to 19.3% in boys and from 13.1% to 19.6% in girls (15 vs. 12 years each) showing a decreasing trend with age (Taher et al, 2019).…”

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Reshaping Food Systems to improve Nutrition and Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Al-Jawaldeh

Meyer²

2023

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This detailed and comprehensive study examines nutrition and health in the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region, presenting the six game-changing food systems actions proposed by the WHO and the progress of their implementation in the region. The WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region is a particularly complex place to study: an area of economic contrasts with changing dietary patterns and stark differences between high levels of malnutrition and a prevalence of overweight and obesity. As a result, actions to improve the nutritional situation of the population are urgently sought. The strategies explored in this book offer a unique opportunity to change food systems all over the world, addressing aspects including sustainable food production, the impact of marketing and labelling on behaviour, and the effect of global events such as climate change, war and the COVID-19 pandemic. Reshaping Food Systems is an essential read at a time when malnutrition in all its forms, including undernourishment, micronutrient deficiencies and overweight and obesity, pose a serious threat to global health, and is of particular interest for policymakers working in nutrition and public health.

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“…Application of appropriate surveillance approaches including that can also be used for other conditions are essential in studying diabetes and diabetes-related factors, especially factors that have already been identified in the country. 2,5,[37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45]…”

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Knowledge and Perception of Diabetes and Available Services among Diabetic Patients in the State of Qatar

Al-Thani

Farghaly

Akram

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Introduction: Diabetes is a major public health concern in Qatar. This study examined diabetes knowledge and perception of available services for diabetes control among diabetic patients in Qatar.Methods: Data from 300 diabetic patients were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire between February and May 2015 at Hamad Medical Corporation healthcare facilities in Qatar. Survey responses were represented as frequencies, and Chi-square tests were used to compare proportions across gender. A p-value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: 31% of patients had Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) (females 36.6%, males 26.5%) and 54% had Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) (males 56.6%, females 50%). Knowledge about diabetes types did not differ by sex (P=0.16). 32.3% of patients were treated for diabetes-related complications including: high cholesterol (39.2%), vision problems (33.1%), hypertension (30.0%), and foot problems (25.1 %). Most patients were diagnosed at primary care clinics (41.7%). During visits, 78.3% of patients reported that they were fully advised about different diabetes tests. 57.0% of patients had ≥4 visits for diabetes checkups in the past 12 months. 66.7% of patients reported that they were confident or very confident in managing their diabetes as a result of their healthcare visits in the past year. The majority of patients reported receiving diabetes-related guidance from physicians (89.7%).Conclusions: Study participants had variable knowledge of diabetes, its complications and risk factors, and services available to diabetics. More comprehensive education and awareness about diabetes is recommended for both patients and family members. At the provider level, further improvement in patient counseling and promotion of available services can be beneficial.

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Obesity and Related Factors Among Children and Adolescents in Qatar

Cited by 11 publications

References 15 publications

<p>Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes Among Yemeni School-Aged Children</p>

<p>Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes Among Yemeni School-Aged Children</p>

Reshaping Food Systems to improve Nutrition and Health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Knowledge and Perception of Diabetes and Available Services among Diabetic Patients in the State of Qatar

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