2018
DOI: 10.13181/mji.v27i2.1512
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Obesity and central obesity in Indonesia: evidence from a national health survey

Abstract: Background: Obesity and central obesity have become serious public health problems in developing countries such as Indonesia. Although 10 years have passed since the largest national health survey was conducted in 2007, no further analysis and publication concerning obesity and central obesity in Indonesia have been conducted based on the survey. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of obesity and central obesity, and its association with sociodemographic characteristics and comorbidities in In… Show more

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“…From 43 security personnel who took part in this study, there were 12 individuals (27.9%) who have waist circumference more than 90 cm. This condition is similar with central obesity proportion in Indonesia which is 28% and higher than the proportion of obesity itself which is 23.1% 9 . This result is different with central obesity proportion in China which is 10.2%.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 71%
“…From 43 security personnel who took part in this study, there were 12 individuals (27.9%) who have waist circumference more than 90 cm. This condition is similar with central obesity proportion in Indonesia which is 28% and higher than the proportion of obesity itself which is 23.1% 9 . This result is different with central obesity proportion in China which is 10.2%.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 71%
“…The significant increase in the prevalence of obesity has become an important public health problem worldwide and in developing countries, including Indonesia [1,2]. According to the National basic health survey, the prevalence of obesity in Indonesia has increased from 14.8% in 2013 to 21.8% in 2018 [2], while the obesity burden is higher in women than in men [1,2]. The shift in dietary patterns from the traditional to a western diet, especially in urban areas, is one of the key drivers to the increased energy density and total calorie intake affecting the body weight [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The prevalence of obesity and central obesity in the Indonesian adult population according to National Health Census in 2007 were 23.1% and 28%, according to recent publication. 2 The prevalence of both obesity criteria are higher in females than males. This phenomenon has driven a global campaign to develop a prevention of overweight with an introduction of healthy diet and promotion of physical activity.…”
Section: Nia Kurniatimentioning
confidence: 99%