Sex-related differential prevalence of central obesity in diabetes mellitus: a multi-centred survey in North-Central Nigeria
Ann. Health Res. (Onabanjo Univ. Teach. Hosp.)
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9(3): 258-264, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Contrary to the old dictum that central obesity is more common among men than women, recent reports have shown a gradual reversal of this trend, as suggested by some studies. Objective:
To compare the prevalence of central obesity among men and women with Diabetes mellitus in NorthCentral Nigeria.Methods:
This multi-centred, cross-sectional study was conducted across 20 hospitals in Abuja, Nasarawa State, and Niger State, involving 1040 participants. Some obesity indices (body mass index, waist circumference and waist-toheight ratio) were measured.Results:
The prevalence of central obesity (waist circumference criterion) was significantly higher in the females compared to male participants (89.6% vs 51.6%, χ2 = 1231.37, p<0.001), similar to the prevalence determined by waistheight ratio criterion (female vs male, 88.8% vs 71.5%, χ2 = 58.83, p<0.001). Following correction for age, duration of diabetes mellitus, blood pressure, blood glucose, and glycated haemoglobin using logistic regression, female gender remained a significant determinant of central obesity (OR = 2.76, 95% CI 1.81-3.83, p = 0.004).Conclusion:
The prevalence of central obesity was higher among women than men in a cross-section of patients with diabetes mellitus in North-Central Nigeria
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AIM (África)
Asunto principal:
Presión Sanguínea
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Obesidad Abdominal
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Ann. Health Res. (Onabanjo Univ. Teach. Hosp.)
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
Department of Internal Medicine, National Hospital Abuja/NG
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Department of Internal Medicine, University of Abuja/NG
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