OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between obesity and parental coronary heart disease (CHD) history. DESIGN: Analysis of data from an ongoing, large-scale survey on medical status, health behaviour and attitudes. SUBJECTS: Representative samples of Israeli military personnel upon discharge from compulsory service at age 20-22 y. Overall 14297 men and 11638 women were interviewed and examined upon release from military service between 1989 and 1999. MEASUREMENTS: Data on demographic characteristics, family history of CHD, lifestyle, weight and height were collected. Analysis of variance and logistic regression were used. RESULTS: Higher mean body mass index (BMI) and obesity (BMI>30 kg/m(2)) were associated with paternal CHD history in both sexes, and with maternal CHD history among men. Offspring of a parent with a positive CHD history had a higher mean BMI (23.22 vs 22.86 kg/m(2), P<0.001) and were more likely to be obese (5.4 vs 3.7%, P<0.001) than offspring of parents with no history of CHD. Multivariate adjustment for demographic and behavioural variables associated with obesity attenuated the association (adjusted odds ratio for obesity 1.37, 95% confidence interval: 1.15, 1.64). When stratified by sex, this association remained statistically significant only among males. CONCLUSION: Young adults with a parental history of CHD are more likely to be overweight. This high-risk group should be targeted for early preventive activities.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between obesity and parental coronary heart disease (CHD) history. DESIGN: Analysis of data from an ongoing, large-scale survey on medical status, health behaviour and attitudes. SUBJECTS: Representative samples of Israeli military personnel upon discharge from compulsory service at age 20-22 y. Overall 14297 men and 11638 women were interviewed and examined upon release from military service between 1989 and 1999. MEASUREMENTS: Data on demographic characteristics, family history of CHD, lifestyle, weight and height were collected. Analysis of variance and logistic regression were used. RESULTS: Higher mean body mass index (BMI) and obesity (BMI>30 kg/m(2)) were associated with paternal CHD history in both sexes, and with maternal CHD history among men. Offspring of a parent with a positive CHD history had a higher mean BMI (23.22 vs 22.86 kg/m(2), P<0.001) and were more likely to be obese (5.4 vs 3.7%, P<0.001) than offspring of parents with no history of CHD. Multivariate adjustment for demographic and behavioural variables associated with obesity attenuated the association (adjusted odds ratio for obesity 1.37, 95% confidence interval: 1.15, 1.64). When stratified by sex, this association remained statistically significant only among males. CONCLUSION: Young adults with a parental history of CHD are more likely to be overweight. This high-risk group should be targeted for early preventive activities.
Authors: Eva G Katz; June Stevens; Kimberly P Truesdale; Jianwen Cai; Kari E North Journal: Asia Pac J Public Health Date: 2011-06-08 Impact factor: 1.399
Authors: J E Donnelly; R R Saunders; M Saunders; R A Washburn; D K Sullivan; C A Gibson; L T Ptomey; J R Goetz; J J Honas; J L Betts; M R Rondon; B K Smith; M S Mayo Journal: Contemp Clin Trials Date: 2013-06-25 Impact factor: 2.226