Prevalence and Determinants of Obesity among Workers in Lomé (Togo)

Damorou, F; Yayehd, Komlavi; Mott, Mariana; Tchérou, Tchaa; Ehlan, E.; N’Da, Nkenon Watani; Randrianar, F.

doi:10.3923/rjc.2013.19.27

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“…is high. Compared to other studies among women, prevalence of CO in this study as defined by WC is higher than 53.8% found in Nigeria [17], 47.1% among Saudi women [18], 51.7% national prevalence of Chinese women [8], 57.7% among Lome women in Togo [19]. The prevalence in this study is comparable to the finding of an earlier study among Nairobi women in Kibera that found CO prevalence at 67.5% [20].…”

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Weight Status at Postpartum: Being Normal Weight Yet Centrally Obese!

R¹,

Ogada²,

Kimiywe³

2019

FNS

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Background: Obesity among women of child-bearing age has been a public health concern in the recent past. Central obesity has been found to be rising in different countries. Objectives: This study determined prevalence and correlates of central obesity and normal weight central obesity among postpartum women. Study Design: Randomly selected 460 postpartum women attending health facilities for vaccination/growth monitoring of their infants in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi County, Kenya took part in the study. BMI was used to measure overall obesity. Central obesity was assessed by waist circumference (WC), waist to hips ratio (WHR) and waist to height ratio (WHTR). National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) BMI-WC index was used to assess health risk. Bivariate analysis was used to determine correlates of central obesity. Results: The prevalence of CO as defined by WC, WHR and WHTR were 66.3%, 62.1% and 50.6% respectively. Prevalence of normal weight central obesity was 39.2%, 36.5%, and 34.4% by WC, WHR, and WHTR respectively. One in every three participants, 38.6%, had high or very high health risk while 15% had increased risk and 44.1% had no increased health risk. Parity and age showed significant positive association with central obesity (Age: WC r = 0.156, p ≤ 0.001; WHTR r = 0.190, p ≤ 0.001; Parity: WC r = 0.0126, p = 0.009; WHTR r = 0.149, p = 0.002). Conclusion: Central obesity prevalence was high regardless of the measure used. About a third of the postpartum women with normal weight BMI was centrally obese and was either at high or very high health risk. Health care workers should therefore use a central obesity measure alongside BMI when assessing nutrition status in the study setting.

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Weight Status at Postpartum: Being Normal Weight Yet Centrally Obese!

R¹,

Ogada²,

Kimiywe³

2019

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“…A Togolese study also found female worker to be more obese than male worker. Waist circumference, one of the indicators for measuring waist-to-hip ratio was positively correlated to age (r = 0.381, p<0.0001) (Damorou et al, 2013). Additionally, a study by Adedoyin et al (2016) recorded high body mass index and waist circumference in both the teaching and non-teaching staff in a Nigerian university.…”

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“…Another health condition that is a determinant of disease and fatality among workers is obesity. A research by Damorou et al (2013) determined the prevalence of obesity and its risk factors among Togolese workers. Results revealed that 30.6% of the study's population were obese [Body Mass Index (BMI) >30kg/m 2 ] with 39.4% having abdominal obesity.…”

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Health Profile of Faculty and Staff at the Adventist University of the Philippines: A Basis for Workplace Health Promotion

Kpoeh

Laborde

2020

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This study determined the health profile of faculty and staff at the Adventist University of the Philippines. Using the descriptive research design, a total of 83 respondents participated in the study. Results of the descriptive analysis revealed an overall good health status of the respondents. There were however, few occurrences of poor health profile in terms of high systolic blood pressure (41%), high diastolic blood pressure (31.3%), low back pain (18.1%), asthma (10.8%) and sinusitis (7.2%). Additionally, 38.2% of respondents experienced anxiety and 19.7% experienced sleep disturbance. There was a difference in gender based on waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) finding. Based on the WHR results, more than half (56%) of the female respondents were at high risk (WHR ≥ 0.86) for cardiovascular diseases, while only 3% of the male counterparts had a moderate risk (WHR 0.96-1.0) for cardiovascular and other non-communicable diseases. In fact, none (0%) of the male respondents was at high risk for cardiovascular diseases. Amidst the few occurrences of poor health, the respondents experienced considerable life enjoyment and exhibited high priority for attaining their health goals. Respondents are therefore entreated to engage in healthy lifestyle practices (exercise, healthy eating and stress management), avail for regular check-ups and screenings and access medical services in order to prevent and/or control chronic lifestyle-related diseases.

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Does Physical Activity Mediate the Association Between Perceived Neighborhood Aesthetics and Overweight/Obesity Among South African Adults Living in Selected Urban and Rural Communities?

Malambo¹,

Kengne²,

Lambert³

et al. 2017

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Aesthetics was positively associated with PA; both aesthetics and PA were negatively associated with overweight and obesity. There was no evidence to support a significant mediating effect of PA on the relationship between aesthetics and overweight/obesity. Future studies should consider objective assessment of aesthetics and PA. In addition, future studies should consider using longitudinal design to evaluate food-related environments, which are related to overweight or obesity.

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Prevalence and Determinants of Obesity among Workers in Lomé (Togo)

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Weight Status at Postpartum: Being Normal Weight Yet Centrally Obese!

Weight Status at Postpartum: Being Normal Weight Yet Centrally Obese!

Health Profile of Faculty and Staff at the Adventist University of the Philippines: A Basis for Workplace Health Promotion

Does Physical Activity Mediate the Association Between Perceived Neighborhood Aesthetics and Overweight/Obesity Among South African Adults Living in Selected Urban and Rural Communities?

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