Overview on main nutrition-related diseases in three countries from North Africa

Diaf, Mustapha; Khaled, Meghit Boumédiène

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“…One of the regions in the world facing a high risk of overnutrition is North Africa. Studies show a rising trend in childhood overweight and obesity in North Africa, especially, in Egypt, with the prevalence higher than most countries in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa ( 15 , 16 ). A study among school-going children in Sohag, Egypt found that 17% of the participants were overweight and 15% were obese ( 3 ).…”

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Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt

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2022

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BackgroundEvidence suggests that Egypt, a country in North Africa, has a significant number of children at serious risk of excess body weight. Yet, there is a dearth of studies on overweight and obesity among children under 5 years in the country. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt.MethodsData were retrieved from the latest (2008 and 2014) Egypt Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS). A total of 42,568 children under 5 years were included. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was described using proportions whereas the factors associated with the prevalence were examined using logistic regression.ResultsOf the 42,568 children under 5 years, about one in every six (17%) were overweight or obese. Children aged 19–37 months, those with birth weights >4 kg, those given large portions of protein foods (eggs and meat), and those whose mothers were in the rich wealth quintile had significant risks of overweight or obesity.ConclusionOverweight and obesity are highly prevalent among children under 5 years in Egypt. Interventions developed to address these two overnutrition indicators in Egypt need to consider variations in risk factors across age, birth weight, food types and portions, and maternal wealth status.

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Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt

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2022

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“…Reports show a rising trend in childhood overweight and obesity in North Africa, especially, in Egypt, with the prevalence higher than in most countries in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa [15,16]. A study among school-going children in Sohag, Egypt found approximately 17% of the participants were overweight and 15% were obese [3].…”

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Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt

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2022

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Background: Evidence suggests that Egypt, a country in North Africa, has a significant number of children at serious risk of excess body weight. Yet, there is a dearth of studies on overweight and obesity among children under 5 years in the country. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt. Methods: Data were retrieved from the latest (2008 and 2014) Egypt demographic and health surveys (EDHS). A total of 42,568 children under 5 years were included. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was described using proportions whereas the factors associated with the prevalence were examined using logistic regression. Results: Of the 42,568 children under 5 years, about one in every six (17%) were overweight or obese. Those aged 19-37 months, those with birth weights greater than 4 kg, those given large portions of protein foods (eggs and meat), and those whose mothers were in the rich wealth quintile had significant risks of overweight or obesity. Conclusion: Overweight and obesity are highly prevalent among children under five years in Egypt. Interventions developed to address these two overnutrition indicators in Egypt need to consider variations in risk factors across age, birth weight, food types and portions, and maternal wealth status.

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The Metabolic Syndrome: Emerging Novel Insights Regarding the Relationship between the Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance and other Key Predictive Markers in Young Adults of Western Algeria

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Several biological markers have been identified as risk factors for cardiovascular disease and are associated with increased risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS). This study provides a factual information on promising biomarkers that are associated with MetS and can aid in early detection and management of MetS in young adults of Western Algeria. We studied a total of one hundred subjects aged between thirty and forty years with MetS, in which anthropometric measurements, insulin resistance, C peptide and HbA1c, lipid profile, circulating adipokines and glucagon-like peptide-1 were measured by suitable methods, in comparison to two groups of control. MetS is closely linked to altered glucose homeostasis, the plasma insulin/glucose ratio; i.e., the insulinogenic index helps to estimate the level of insulin secretion and also for assessing β-cell function. The correlation between homeostasis model assessment insulin resistance index (HOMA-IR) and HbA1c, body mass index or plasma triglycerides yielded positive and significant values. Biomarkers with a known and predictable association with MetS can provide a means to detect those at risk and intervene as needed. This could significantly decrease the burden complications impose on patients and the healthcare system.

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Overview on main nutrition-related diseases in three countries from North Africa

Cited by 3 publications

References 54 publications

Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt

Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt

Prevalence and correlates of overweight and obesity among under-five children in Egypt

The Metabolic Syndrome: Emerging Novel Insights Regarding the Relationship between the Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance and other Key Predictive Markers in Young Adults of Western Algeria

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