[Risk perception and biological parameters related to obesity in a sample population of the city of Rome, Italy: nurses' contribution to supporting health-related decisions]. / Percezione del rischio e parametri biologici correlati all'obesità in una popolazione campione della città di Roma. Il contributo dell'infermiere a supporto delle decisioni per la salute.
Ig Sanita Pubbl
; 73(3): 215-234, 2017.
Article
in It
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28809867
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Obesity is a major public health problem because it is a risk factor for various chronic diseases and its incidence is constantly increasing due to changes in diet and lifestyle. In Italy, studies show that 32% of the population aged between 18 and 69 years is overweight and 10% is obese. The aim of this study was to measure the anthropometric characteristics of a sample population of the city of Rome (Italy) and correlate these with dietary habits and socio-demographic characteristics of participants in order to evaluate their specific health and educational needs.METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in February 2015 by administering an ad-hoc questionnaire to subjects over 18 years of age attending a General Practitioner's practice in Rome (Italy). The questionnaire collected demographic, clinical and anthropometric data, and information regarding dietary habits.RESULTS:
The sample consisted of 150 individuals with a mean age of 47,8 years. Fifty nine percent were women. The mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was 26.7. The average blood pressure was 131/80 mmHg. BMI values were higher in respondents with a lower educational level and BMI was significantly associated with the quality of the source of nutrition information used.CONCLUSIONS:
Poor and unreliable information regarding proper nutrition can correlate with the risk of overweight and the consequent development of chronic diseases. The family or community nurse could play a critical role in prevention, by helping to provide correct information for specific populations and by planning training and prevention activities with the GP.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Attitude to Health
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Nurse's Role
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Obesity
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
It
Journal:
Ig Sanita Pubbl
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Italy