Adult Obesity Prevalence in Public Institutions in Mersin Province
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to reflect the latest information about obesity frequencies and involving factors in Mersin province, Turkey.
Methods: A total of 8272 people were included in the study. Body mass index was obtained from the formula by proportioning body weight to the square of the height in meters ( weight / height2, kg / m2). Socio-demographic characteristics, physical activity, nutrition habits related questions have been applied under the 26-question survey to the staff who agreed to participate.
Results: 3872 of the respondents (47.52%) were women, 4277 (52.48%) were male. The mean age of the participants was 39.09, the lowest age of 16, the highest was 65. Both age and sex effects adult obesity prevelance. %48.05 of participants was overweight and %12.45 was obese in our study. The mean body mass index for all adults was 25.45. When asked in the survey; 2867 people (35.1%), said they are not making physical activity, and 3343 people (40.9%) perform occasionally. 24% of the respondents exercise regularly.
Conclusion:Obesity is a major public health problem in the 21st century which is rapidly spreading. The incidence is also increasing in our country. Preventing obesity with public health initiatives is gaining importance, which is more cost effective.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Tufan Nayir
This is me
Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health
Türkiye
Muhsin Akbaba
CUKUROVA UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Ersin Nazlıcan
CUKUROVA UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Publication Date
January 4, 2018
Submission Date
December 19, 2017
Acceptance Date
December 22, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 7 Number: 4