Mohamed H Ahmed1, Yasmeen A Ali2, Heitham Awadalla3, Wadie M Elmadhoun4, Sufian K Noor5, Ahmed O Almobarak6. 1. Department of Medicine and HIV Metabolic clinic, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK. Electronic address: elziber@yahoo.com. 2. Public and Tropical Health Program, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan. Electronic address: jjyasmeen@gmail.com. 3. Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan. Electronic address: heithamawadalla@gmail.com. 4. Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nile Valley University, Sudan,. Electronic address: wadie2222@yahoo.com. 5. Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Nile Valley University, Atabra, Sudan. Electronic address: sufiankhalid@yahoo.com. 6. Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan. Electronic address: a.elmobarak@yahoo.com.
Abstract
AIM: The prevalence of obesity has increased across the globe in particular in Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity in Sudan. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Descriptive, cross sectional study recruited 7239 individuals. Demographic and clinical data were collected by an interview using a pretested standardised questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements including body weight, height and waist circumference have been taken using standardized techniques and calibrated equipment. Body mass index (BMI) has been calculated. RESULTS: Total of 7239 persons completed the questionnaires; the results showed that prevalence of obesity was found to be 21.2%, with a higher rate of obesity in females than males (26.3% versus 13.8%). The prevalence of central obesity was also higher in women (36.7%) than men (17.6%).The prevalence of overweight was 34.9%. The overall prevalence of overweight/obesity was 56.1%. Obesity determined by BMI was associated with hypertension and diabetes. While central obesity was associated with an increase in age, female, diabetes and hypertension. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of obesity was 21.2%. Obesity and central obesity have a higher prevalence among Sudanese women. Obesity and central obesity were associated with diabetes and hypertension.
AIM: The prevalence of obesity has increased across the globe in particular in Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity in Sudan. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Descriptive, cross sectional study recruited 7239 individuals. Demographic and clinical data were collected by an interview using a pretested standardised questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements including body weight, height and waist circumference have been taken using standardized techniques and calibrated equipment. Body mass index (BMI) has been calculated. RESULTS: Total of 7239 persons completed the questionnaires; the results showed that prevalence of obesity was found to be 21.2%, with a higher rate of obesity in females than males (26.3% versus 13.8%). The prevalence of central obesity was also higher in women (36.7%) than men (17.6%).The prevalence of overweight was 34.9%. The overall prevalence of overweight/obesity was 56.1%. Obesity determined by BMI was associated with hypertension and diabetes. While central obesity was associated with an increase in age, female, diabetes and hypertension. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of obesity was 21.2%. Obesity and central obesity have a higher prevalence among Sudanese women. Obesity and central obesity were associated with diabetes and hypertension.
Authors: Amel Mohamed Saleh; Ahmed Omer Almobarak; Safaa Badi; Samar B Siddiq; Hanan Tahir; Mohamed Suliman; Mohamed H Ahmed Journal: Int J Prev Med Date: 2021-07-05
Authors: Heitham Awadalla; Nehad Elsheikh Elmak; Eman F El-Sayed; Ahmed O Almobarak; Wadie M Elmadhoun; Mugtaba Osman; Sufian K Noor; Mohamed H Ahmed Journal: Cardiovasc Diagn Ther Date: 2018-08