Religion, nutrition and birth weight among currently married women (15–49) in India: A study based on NFHS-5

Dandapat, Biswajit; Biswas, Sourav; Patra, Banasri

doi:10.1016/j.cegh.2023.101218

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“…The results indicate that women from the southern region face a greater risk of overweight/obesity. This observation is consistent with findings reported in prior studies [ 6 , 35 , 47 , 50 , 66 – 68 ]. It is worth noting that these states are generally more developed, affluent, and further along in demographic and epidemiological transitions compared to other Indian [ 8 , 69 , 70 ].…”

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confidence: 94%

“…These lifestyle factors collectively contribute to an elevated risk of overweight/obesity among women in urban India [ 38 , 47 , 64 ]. In our study, ST women were less likely to be overweight/obese compared to women of other social groups, a trend consistent with prior Indian research [ 38 , 47 , 50 , 64 , 66 ]. This phenomenon may be attributed to a combination of factors prevalence among ST women, including economic disadvantages, traditional dietary patterns that are less calorie-dense, higher levels of physical activity due to manual labor or agricultural practices, cultural norms promoting healthier lifestyles, and potential genetic variations [ 38 , 64 , 66 ].…”

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Spatiotemporal variations and determinants of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in urban India during 2005-2021

Singh,

Let,

Tiwari

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Background India has witnessed rapid urbanization in recent decades, leading to a worrisome surge in non-communicable diseases, particularly overweight/obesity, which now present a critical public health concern. Therefore, this study seeks to examine spatiotemporal variations and determinants of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age (WRA) in urban India and its states during 2005-2021. Methods The study used 44,882, 171,443, and 135,272 WRA aged 15–49 from National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-3 (2005-06), NFHS-4 (2015-16), and NFHS-5 (2019-21), respectively. The outcome variable was overweight/obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of ≥ 25 kg/m2. Chi-squared test and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify the determinants of overweight/obesity. Results Overweight/obesity prevalence among WRA in urban India has risen significantly, from 23% in 2005-06 to 33% in 2019-21. This increase is particularly pronounced among SC/ST women and women with lower educational levels. During the study period, overweight/obesity rates in different states exhibited varying increases, ranging from 3 percentage points (pp) in Rajasthan to 22 pp in Odisha. Certain southern (e.g., Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh) and northeastern states saw a significant 15 pp or more increase. In contrast, several northern, central, and eastern states (e.g., Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal) experienced relatively smaller increases ranging from 5 to 8 pp. As of 2019-21, two regions exhibited high prevalence rates of overweight/obesity, exceeding 35%: the southern region (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka) and the northern region (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana). In contrast, the Empowered Action Group states had relatively lower rates (25% or less) of overweight/obesity. Regression results showed that older women [AOR: 5.98, 95% CI: 5.71–6.27], those from the richest quintile [AOR: 4.23, 95% CI: 3.95–4.54], those living in south India [AOR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.72–1.82], and those having diabetes [AOR: 1.92, 95% CI: 1.83–2.02] were more likely to be overweight/obese. Conclusion Considering the significant increase in overweight/obesity among urban WRA in India, along with substantial disparities across states and socioeconomic groups, it is imperative for the government to formulate state-specific strategies and policies based on determinants to effectively combat overweight/obesity.

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Spatiotemporal variations and determinants of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in urban India during 2005-2021

Singh,

Let,

Tiwari

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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“…Studies of contemporary samples indicate that overweight and obesity predominate among Muslim (22.4% and 7.4%, respectively) compared to Hindu (19.3% and 6.3%; respectively) women. In contrast, Hindu women have a higher prevalence of underweight (14.9%) than Muslim (9.8%) women, while the prevalence of normal weight status is slightly higher among Muslim (60.3%) than Hindu (59.5%) women 39 . The greater heights and weights among Muslims may be related to higher birth weights.…”

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“…The greater heights and weights among Muslims may be related to higher birth weights. Although differences between Muslims and Hindus are relatively small: normal and heavy birth weights are more prevalent among Muslims (80.8% and 3.4%) than among Hindus (79.6% and 2.7%), while low birth weight is more prevalent among Hindus (17.7%) than Muslims (15.8%) 39 . The differences, though relatively small, may reflect aspects of maternal health that are not directly related to maternal SES 40 .…”

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“…A factor that may influence the advantage of the biological conditions of Muslims over Hindus is a lower degree of preference for sons among Muslim compared to Hindu families. It is possible that Muslim women receive an equal share of household resources during childhood, which may have an influence on height and weight as adults which may influence the birth weight of offspring 39 , 41 . Research has also confirmed a lesser gender discrimination in the distribution of resources within Muslim than in Hindu households 42 , 43 .…”

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Variation in body size and weight status among Hindu and Muslim Indian males born in the 1890s through the 1950s

Liczbińska,

Gautam,

Bharati

et al. 2024

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Hindus and Muslims represent the two largest religions in India, and also differ in nutritional status, health-related habits and standard of living associated with economic disparities. In this context, the present study considered estimated secular changes in body size, proportions, and weight status among Hindu and Muslim Indian men. The data are from anthropological surveys in the 1970s which included measurements of height, weight and sitting height of 43,950 males 18–84 years (birth years 1891–1957). Leg length was estimated; the BMI and sitting height/height ratio were calculated. Heights of men 35 + years were adjusted for estimated height loss with age. Weight status was also classified relative to WHO criteria for the BMI. Anthropometric characteristics of the two groups were compared with MANCOVA with age and geographic region as covariates. Linear regression of height on year of birth was also used to estimate secular change in each group. Heights, weights, and BMIs tended to be, on average, greater among Muslim than Hindu men at most ages, while distributions by weight status between groups were negligible. Sitting height was greater among Muslim men but estimated leg length did not differ between groups; the sitting height/height ratio thus suggested proportionally shorter legs among Muslim men. Results of the regression analyses indicated negligible differences in secular change between groups across the total span of birth years but indicated a decline in adjusted heights of men in both groups born between 1891 through 1930s and little secular change among those born in the 1930s through 1957. The variation in heights, weights and BMIs between Muslim and Hindu men at most ages suggested variation in socio-economic status and dietary habits between the groups, whereas the negligible estimated secular changes in height between groups likely reflected economic, social, and nutritional conditions during the interval of British rule and the transition to independence.

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Rural–Urban Differential Use of Cooking Fuel and Its Association with Women’s Nutritional Health and Child’s Birth Weight

Dandapat,

Paul,

Mahata

et al. 2024

Population, Environment and Disease

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Religion, nutrition and birth weight among currently married women (15–49) in India: A study based on NFHS-5

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References 22 publications

Spatiotemporal variations and determinants of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in urban India during 2005-2021

Spatiotemporal variations and determinants of overweight/obesity among women of reproductive age in urban India during 2005-2021

Variation in body size and weight status among Hindu and Muslim Indian males born in the 1890s through the 1950s

Rural–Urban Differential Use of Cooking Fuel and Its Association with Women’s Nutritional Health and Child’s Birth Weight

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