Prevalence of obesity, overweight and abdominal obesity and its association with physical activity in a federal University

Costa, Miguel Ataíde Pinto da; Vasconcelos, Ana Glória Godoi; Fonseca, Maria de Jesus Mendes da

doi:10.1590/1809-4503201400020011eng

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“…Similarly, other studies conducted with workers also found a high prevalence of overweight. 10 , 11 These data corroborated the results of the research by Vigitel. 4 In a decade, overweight increased 10 percentage points, from 43.2 to 53.8%.…”

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Overweight and its associated factors among employees of a university from the state of Santa Catarina

Meller¹,

Grande²,

Quadra³

et al. 2020

Rev Bras Med Trab

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Introduction The increasing incidence of overweight worldwide is influenced by several factors of daily life and also affects the working population. Objective To assess overweight and its association with sociodemographic factors, food consumption, and eating habits in employees of a university. Method This is a cross-sectional study conducted with employees of a university in southern Santa Catarina. A questionnaire containing demographic, socioeconomic, and nutritional information was used. The exposure variables studied were: sex, age, marital status, schooling, frequency of weekly food consumption, and eating behaviors. Overweight was assessed using body mass index. Crude and adjusted analyses of the association between overweight and independent variables were performed using Poisson’s regression. Results The prevalence of overweight among the 214 employees was 54.9%. After the adjusted analysis, women had a 34% lower risk of overweight when compared to men (prevalence ratio: 0.66; 95% confidence interval 0.53-0.82). In addition, overweight was directly associated with age (p <0.001), while schooling remained inversely associated with overweight. Conclusions The high prevalence of overweight among workers demonstrates the need to develop interventions and /or programs that promote health in the work environment, especially for groups at higher risk, such as older men and those with lower levels of schooling.

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confidence: 88%

Overweight and its associated factors among employees of a university from the state of Santa Catarina

Meller¹,

Grande²,

Quadra³

et al. 2020

Rev Bras Med Trab

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“…The percentage of workers with overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity is worrisome. da Costa et al 10. reported a lower obesity prevalence of 27.4% and prevalence of abdominal obesity as 45.2% among employees of Rio de Janeiro University.…”

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confidence: 96%

Components and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among rural Nigerian workers

2019

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Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a serious public health risk predisposing the workforce to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the components and risk factors of MetS among Nigerian teachers and bank workers (BWs). Settings and Design: The cross-sectional study was conducted in Idemili South Local Government Area, Southeast Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The study involved 427 teachers and 66 BWs in 14 secondary schools and 5 microfinance banks, respectively. Data collection methods included questionnaire, lipid profile, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), weight, height, waist circumference, and blood pressure (BP) measurements. Inferential statistical analysis involved Pearson correlation and Chi square with Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel test. Significance was accepted at P < 0.05. Results: Most (73.3%) of the teachers were 40–60-year-olds; 75.8% of BWs were 19–39-year-olds ( P < 0.01). Underweight (7.7%), overweight (26.8%), obesity (17.2%), impaired FPG (IFPG) (14.0%), hypertriglyceridemia (38.0%), and hypertension (40.0%) were prevalent with similarity ( P > 0.05) between occupations, age, and gender. Females were more likely to have abdominal obesity ( P < 0.01) than males. MetS prevalence was 20%. MetS was more likely among females (odds ratio [OR] =0.63, 95% confidence interval [CI] =0.471–0.841); workers with abdominal obesity (OR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.210–2.295), IFPG (OR = 0.05, 95% CI = 0.008–0.347), raised diastolic BP (OR = 12.00, 95% CI = 2.177–66.134), and hypertriglyceridemia (OR = 1.55, 95% CI = 1.931–5.600); and those who often drank fluids other than water (OR = 0.11, 95% CI = 0.013–0.961). Conclusion: MetS was a problem of public health significance among the workers with higher prevalence among teachers, 40–60-year-olds, and females. Abdominal obesity was the strongest risk factor of metabolic syndrome among the workers.

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“…Forecasts for 2015 were approximately 2.3 billion overweight people and over 700 million obese. 5 Coelho Findings et al 6 and Costa et al 7 showed a difference of 3.7% and 13%, respectively, in BMI values between men and women. In the present study it was possible to observe a difference of only 0.98% between the sexes, the prevalence being higher in the male audience.…”

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Relationship between gender and motivational aspects in obese adults to exercise in gyms

Filho¹

2020

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The present dissertation aims at identifying the main reasons that influence the turnover of overweight and obesity in the fitness facility. The sample consisted of 50 individuals with body mass index (BMI) of 24.99 kg/m², of both sexes, aged at least 18 years. To perform the data collection was a structured questionnaire containing five closed questions. Among the findings had an average BMI of 31.6 kg/m². When asked about the main reason for the practice gym, 70% of respondents have said aesthetics as a priority health being in second place with 28% .The distance (48%) and the motivation of the classes (36%) were the most considered reasons positively at the gym to change, as the price and the environment were the least considered by the whole group. When used chi-square test was not detect any significant difference between the sexes and turnover reasons. However, when considered two age groups, young adults (20-39 years) and middle-aged (40-59 years) was found significance p = 0.05, where the younger value adjustment to the teacher as a reason for stay in the gym. It can be concluded that aesthetics is the main purpose for which demand is a gym for exercise, especially among women. The distance and the adaptation to the teacher were the most cited reasons to change the gym, but no significance when comparing the sexes, different from that found (p = 0.05) for younger adapting to the teacher as a reason for turnover .

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Prevalence of obesity, overweight and abdominal obesity and its association with physical activity in a federal University

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References 26 publications

Overweight and its associated factors among employees of a university from the state of Santa Catarina

Overweight and its associated factors among employees of a university from the state of Santa Catarina

Components and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among rural Nigerian workers

Relationship between gender and motivational aspects in obese adults to exercise in gyms

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