Assessment of obesity, lifestyle, and reproductive health needs of female citizens of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
J Health Popul Nutr
; 2004 Mar; 22(1): 75-83
Article
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This study was conducted to determine the reproductive and lifestyle characteristics in a representative sample (n = 535) of women in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, to guide the development of health programmes for this population with rising affluence. A cross-sectional survey was carried out using the stratified two-stage sampling technique. Although most women were young, were pre-menopausal, did not smoke, reported good health status, and 84% (95% confidence interval [CI] 81-87%) reported being sufficiently active to meet expert recommendations, the prevalence of obesity (defined by body mass index > or = 30) was very high (35%; 95% CI 31-39%) and many (28%; 95% CI 24-32%) reported having a chronic disease. The prevalence of obesity was associated positively with age and negatively with education (p < 0.001 for both). Postmenopausal women had significantly more chronic diseases, reported poor health more often, were less physically active (p < 0.001 for all), and had a higher percentage of body fat (p = 0.002) compared to premenopausal women. Health services should emphasize the prevention and treatment of obesity and improving the general health status of postmenopausal women.
النص الكامل:
1
الفهرس:
IMSEAR
الموضوع الرئيسي:
United Arab Emirates
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Menopause
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Women's Health Services
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Health Status
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Health Surveys
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Women's Health
نوع الدراسة:
Guideline
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
البلد/الأقليم حسب الموضوع:
Asia
اللغة:
En
مجلة:
J Health Popul Nutr
موضوع المجلة:
Gastroenterology
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Nutritional Sciences
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Public Health
السنة:
2004
نوع:
Article