Overweight and Obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
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- STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS
- Overweight and Obesity and their Relation to Dietary Habits and Socio-Demographic Characteristics among
- Overweight and Obesity in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
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- Habits and Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Male Primary School Children in Al-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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prevalence of obesity among surveyed students, who had limited instructional physical education in schools, thus supporting Hills' and Peters' conclusion since 1998 that nullan acquired contribu on to obesity depends largely on an environment that promotes excessive food intake and discourages physical activitynull (7). The propor on of nullobesenull students significantly increased with age. It was cautiously concluded that nullIf this trend continues it can be alarming to the general status of healthnull. The interest in studying the growing epidemic of childhood obesity was shared by many health professionals from various medical subspecialties; so they united to establish a scientific workforce to deal with the situation from various dimensions and in a multidisciplinary approach expressed in the formulation of the Obesity Research Chair at King Saud University in 20082009. Undergraduate medical students of King Saud University were consequently involved in being part of an investigating team applying the Global School-Based Student Health Survey (GSHS), which is concerned with promoting healthy lifestyle practices in selected schools in Riyadh in 2008 and 2009 (8). Addi onally, school children were provided with typed cards recording their body mass indices and were taught to calculate them by themselves to improve their awareness and to keep track of their annual progress. The assumption that nullpublic health is threatened by the existence of childhood obesity in Saudi Arabianull deserves to be investigated. Threats to the overall health of a community are generally based on population health analysis in terms of morbidity and mortality. The economic cost of obesity, with job loss and low productivity should also be considered. Additionally, a surveillance system is needed to assist health care leaders and decision makers on planning for the future.
Obes Surg. 2008 Dec;18(12):1632-5. Epub 2008 Jun 4. Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in A Morbidly Obese Patient with Situs Inversus Totalis. Matar ZS. King Khalid Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia. zafer_S_m@hotmail.com
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding is a commonly performed bariatric operation worldwide. The presence of an anatomical variation like situs inversus demands preoperative assessment and preparedness on the part of the surgeon. We report a laparoscopic gastric banding performed on a morbidly obese patient with situs inversus totalis in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008 Dec;14(6):369-75. Impact of Obesity on Early Outcomes after Cardiac Surgery: Experience in a Saudi Arabian Center. Baslaim G, Bashore J, Alhoroub K. Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Department of Cardiovascular Diseases, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
countries, including Saudi Arabia. Obesity has been considered a major risk factor for adverse outcomes after cardiac surgery.
2005) of adverse outcome a er coronary artery bypass gra ing (CABG) and valve surgery (total=462) categorized by body mass index (BMI) was performed. The pa ents with BMI>or=30 were defined as the obese group and pa ents whose BMI<30 were labeled as the nonobese group.
(31.8%) were obese. Obese patients were older and more likely to have diabetes and hypertension. There were no significant differences between the two groups with regard to other comorbidity and risk factors. There was no association between the two groups and the outcomes of operative mortality and morbidities. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated that obesity does not increase the risk of death and most complications after cardiac surgery, aside from the unexplained increased risk of reoperation during the same admission.
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Saudi Med J. 2008 Oct;29(10):1453-7. Spinal Shrinkage as a Measure of Spinal Loading in Male Saudi University Students and its Relationship with Body Mass Index. Yar T.
Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, PO Box
2114, Dammam
31451, Kingdom
of Saudi
Arabia. talayyark@yahoo.com Abstract OBJECTIVE: To compare spinal shrinkage in obese and non-obese young male adults and to find any correlation between them. METHODS: In 2006, 123 second-year male students studying in the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry, King Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, were examined for their weights, standing heights, and recumbent lengths. In this cross-sectional observational study, the students were grouped according to body mass index (BMI): normal range BMI <25; overweight BMI = 25-29.9; obese-BMI >30. Spinal shrinkage was calculated as the difference between standing height and the recumbent length of the subject. Influence of BMI on the magnitude of spinal shrinkage was compared by analysis of variance, and the relationship between spinal shrinkage and BMI was tested with Pearson's correlation test.
standing height (1.6% of recumbent length) compared to the normal group (1%) (p=0.019). Spinal shrinkage was found to be posi vely correlated with level of obesity (r=0.369). CONCLUSION: Spinal shrinkage is positively correlated to BMI, which represents a persistent load on the spine in obese individuals. This conveniently demonstrable adverse effect of obesity might well be used as an instrument to inspire individuals to change their lifestyles.
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Adv Physiol Educ. 2008 Sep;32(3):237-41. Using "Spinal Shrinkage" as a Trigger for Motivating Students to Learn about Obesity and Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle. Yar T.
Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. tyar@kfu.edu.sa Abstract Obesity is a global problem; however, relatively little attention is directed toward preparing and inspiring students of medicine and allied medical sciences to address this serious matter. Students are not routinely exposed to the assessment methods for obesity, its overall prevalence, causative factors, short- and long-term consequences, and its management by lifestyle modification. This physiology laboratory exercise involving students of medicine (n = 106) was developed to 1) introduce medical students to methods of obesity assessment and to differentiate between general and abdominal obesity, 2) generate an interest and sensi vity about obesity, and 3) s mulate thinking about modifica on of their lifestyle in rela on to eating habits, weight control, and physical activity. Spinal shrinkage (the difference between the standing height of a person and his/her recumbent length) was used as an immediate observable parameter to demonstrate the effect of adiposity. Spinal shrinkage is recognized as an index of the compressive forces acting on the spine and is related to body mass index. A posi ve correla on (r = 0.365, P < 0.05) was observed between body mass index and spinal shrinkage. A questionnaire was used to assess student responses to this exercise. Students were motivated to engage in more physical ac vity (74%), adopt healthier ea ng (63%), and enhance their knowledge about obesity (67%). They expressed keen interest in the laboratory exercise and found the sessions enjoyable (91%). The laboratory exercise proved to be a success in motivating the students to actively learn and inquire about obesity and to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
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Eur J Nutr. 2008 Sep;47(6):310-8. Epub 2008 Aug 1. Overweight and Obesity and their Relation to Dietary Habits and Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Male Primary School Children in Al-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Amin TT, Al-Sultan AI, Ali A. Family and Community Medicine Dept, College of Medicine, King Faisal University-Al Hassa, Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia. amin55@myway.com Abstract BACKGROUND: Several studies were carried out to study the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Saudi children, but those assessed the association between eating habits, socio-demographic differentials and obesity in these children are scarce. OBJECTIVES: To assess the magnitude of obesity and overweight among male primary schoolchildren and to find the possible association between obesity/overweight with dietary habits and socio-demographic differentials among them. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study including 1,139 Saudi male enrolled in the fi h and sixth grades in public primary schools in Al Hassa, KSA, through a multistage random sampling technique, submitted to interview using Youth and Adolescent Food Frequency Questionnaire, gathering data regarding dietary intake, some dietary habits, followed by anthropometric measurements with calculation of body mass index, the interpretation of which was based on using Cole's tables for standard definition of overweight and obesity. Socio- demographics data were collected through parental questionnaire form. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 12 (SPSS Inc. Chicago, IL, USA), univariate as well as multivariate analyses were conducted.
overweight among the included subjects was 14.2% while obesity was 9.7%, more in urban, older age students, mothers of obese and overweight were less educated, more working. Missing and or infrequent intake of breakfast at home, frequent consumption of fast foods, low servings of fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy product per day, with frequent consumption of 528
sweets/candy and carbonated drinks were all predictors of obesity and overweight among the included male schoolchildren. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of childhood obesity is escalating and approaching figures reported in the developed countries. Less healthy dietary habits and poor food choices may be responsible for this high prevalence.
European Journal of Nutrition, 2008 September, 47(6);310-318, DOI: 10.1007/s00394-008-0727-6 Overweight and Obesity and their Relation to Dietary Habits and Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Male Primary School Children in Al-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tarek Tawfik Amin, Ali Ibrahim Al-Sultan and Ayub Ali Abstract BACKGROUND : Several studies were carried out to study the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Saudi children, but those assessed the association between eating habits, socio-demographic differentials and obesity in these children are scarce. OBJECTIVES : To assess the magnitude of obesity and overweight among male primary schoolchildren and to find the possible association between obesity/overweight with dietary habits and socio-demographic differentials among them. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS : A cross-sectional descriptive study including 1,139 Saudi male enrolled in the fi h and sixth grades in public primary schools in Al Hassa, KSA, through a multistage random sampling technique, submitted to interview using Youth and Adolescent Food Frequency Questionnaire, gathering data regarding dietary intake, some dietary habits, followed by anthropometric measurements with calculation of body mass index, the interpretation of which was based on using Cole’s tables for standard definition of overweight and obesity. Socio- demographics data were collected through parental questionnaire form. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 12 (SPSS Inc. Chicago, IL, USA), univariate as well as multivariate analyses were conducted.
overweight among the included subjects was 14.2% while obesity was 9.7%, 529
more in urban, older age students, mothers of obese and overweight were less educated, more working. Missing and or infrequent intake of breakfast at home, frequent consumption of fast foods, low servings of fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy product per day, with frequent consumption of sweets/candy and carbonated drinks were all predictors of obesity and overweight among the included male schoolchildren. CONCLUSION : The prevalence of childhood obesity is escalating and approaching figures reported in the developed countries. Less healthy dietary habits and poor food choices may be responsible for this high prevalence.
Saudi Med J. 2008 Sep;29(9):1319-25. Overweight and Obesity in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Al-Baghli NA, Al-Ghamdi AJ, Al-Turki KA, El-Zubaier AG, Al-Ameer MM, Al- Baghli FA. Directorate of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, PO Box 63915, Dammam 31526, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. nadiraa@windowslive.com Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe anthropometric characteristics of participants and the influence of sociodemographic and cardiovascular risk factors involved in the prevalence of obesity in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia.
aged 30 years and above, were invited to par cipate in a community screening campaign for early detection of diabetes and hypertension. Demographic data, medical history, life habits, weight, height, blood pressure, and glucose concentration were recorded using a structured questionnaire. Obesity and overweight were defined by body mass index (BMI) >or=30 kg/m2 and 25-29.9 kg/m2, respec vely. Logis c regression was used to predict the association of the significant factors with the prevalence of obesity.
was 43.8%, while 35.1% were overweight. The prevalence of underweight was 1.3%. The peak prevalence of obesity was observed in the age group 50-59 years. Obesity was higher among women than men, higher in housewives, and among the less educated than others (p<0.0001). Linear
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regression analysis showed a strong proportional association of BMI with diabetes, hypertension, triglycerides and cholesterol, and an inverse proportional association with physical activity and smoking
problem affecting a high proportion of Saudi population. Addressing associated factors, and enhancing public health education is an important aim to focus on for weight control.
Wilderness Environ Med. 2008 Fall;19(3):157-63. Is High-Altitude Environment a Risk Factor for Childhood Overweight and Obesity in Saudi Arabia? Khalid Mel-H. Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. mhkhalid999@yahoo.com Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in rural high- and low-altitude populations of southwestern Saudi Arabia and to identify specific at-risk groups within these populations.
and adolescents aged 6-15 years born and living permanently at high al tudes (2800-3150 m) and 972 children and adolescents of comparable ages born and living permanently at low al tudes (< or =500 m). Height and weight were measured. For children <10 years, the weight-to-height index according to World Health Organization (WHO) standards was used for assessing overweight and obesity. For adolescents 10-15 years, overweight and obesity were assessed by age and gender-specific percentiles for body mass index based on the WHO/National Centre for Health Statistics reference population. A questionnaire was used for measuring parents' socioeconomic status.
al tudes was 10%. The study showed that some school children and adolescents were at a significantly higher risk of developing overweight and obesity. Significant risk factors included moderate-to-high parental income, age > or =10 years, high-altitude birth and residence, and female sex (crude odds ra o 3.2 [95% CI, 1.8- 5.5], 2.3 [95% CI, 1.6-3.2], 2.1 [95% CI, 1.5-2.9], and 1.9 [95% CI, 1.4-2.6], respec vely). A mul variate analysis using the direct binary logistic regression model revealed that moderate-to-high 531
parental income, age > or =10 years, female sex, and high-altitude birth and residence were significant independent predictors of childhood overweight and obesity. (adjusted OR 3.2 [95% CI, 1.6-2.6], 2.6 [95% CI, 1.8-3.8], 2.0 [95% CI, 1.6-2.9], and 1.8 [95% CI, 1.3-2.6]), respec vely. CONCLUSION: The present study identified risk factors for childhood overweight and obesity in Saudi Arabia. Among these, high altitude was a significant and independent factor. Future research is warranted to evaluate the exact mechanism by which a high-altitude environment may contribute to childhood overweight and obesity.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008 Sep;102(3):232-6. Epub 2008 Jul 11. Maternal Obesity and Neonatal Congenital Cardiovascular Defects. Khalil HS, Saleh AM, Subhani SN. Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Scientific Computing, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine whether isolated congenital heart defects (CHDs) were associated with maternal obesity. METHOD: In a retrospective study we compared the incidence and severity of isolated CHDs in the offspring of 428 women divided into 3 groups, one of women of normal weight (n=141), one of obese women (n=228), and one of morbidly obese women (n=59) according to their body mass index. RESULTS: There were 143 mild (66.8%), 44 moderate (20.6%), and 27 complex (12.6%) forms of CHDs in the offspring and septal defects were the most common (61.7%). No significant differences were found among the 3 groups of women regarding the type or severity of CHDs in their respective offspring, or the corrective cardiac surgery required.
isolated CHDs in the offspring.
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Eur J Nutr. 2008 Sep;47(6):310-8. Epub 2008 Aug 1. Overweight and Obesity and Their Relation to Dietary Habits and Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Male Primary School Children in Al-Hassa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Amin TT, Al-Sultan AI, Ali A. Family and Community Medicine Dept, College of Medicine, King Faisal University-Al Hassa, Al-Hassa, Saudi Arabia. amin55@myway.com Abstract 10>30> Download 5.37 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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