Sociodemographic factors and risk-taking behaviour during adolescence and obesity among more than 40 000 Danes

Abstract

Objective: The prevalence of obesity has increased in the last decades in the Western world. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between risk-taking behaviour in adolescence and adult obesity in men and women. Furthermore, we wished to describe social differences in obesity in Denmark. Design: Two population-based questionnaire studies (2004-2005 and 2006-2007) were used to collect information on weight and height, sociodemographic factors and factors regarding risk-taking behaviour during adolescence. Data were analysed using multivariate logistic regression. Setting: Denmark. Subjects: Individuals aged 18-45 years (men: n 22 827, participation rate 71?0 %; women: n 20 870, participation rate 81?4 %). Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity was respectively 37?8 % and 10?6 % in men and 20?1 % and 9?7 % in women. In both sexes, obesity was found to be associated with older age, low level of schooling and living outside the capital centre. In relation to risk-taking behaviour, young age (#13 years) at first intercourse significantly increased the odds of being obese in adulthood (men: OR 5 1?34, 95 % CI 1?04, 1?71; women: OR 5 1?66, 95 % CI 1?27, 1?99). In women specifically, young age at start drinking alcohol (#12 years) was associated with obesity. Conclusions: Sociodemographic factors, in particular age, level of schooling and area of residence, are associated with obesity in both men and women. Risktaking behaviour during adolescence seems to cluster in both obese men and obese women, however most convincingly in women.

Prevalence and Sociodemographic Factors Associated with Overweight and Obesity among Adults in Poland: A 2019/2020 Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey

“…Incorrect dietary habits and low physical activity, which depend on individual health choices, are the most important risk factors for overweight and obesity [1][2][3][4][5]. However, numerous studies underline the relationship between overweight/obesity and sociodemographic status [3][4][5]20,21,38,39]. Financial situation, educational level and occupational status are considered as the most important sociodemographic factors which contribute to overweight/obesity [38,39].…”

“…There is a significant gap in nationwide representative studies on nutritional statuses in different socio-economic groups in Poland. Data from other countries indicate that sociodemographic factors may influence the risk of overweight and obesity [20,21]. It is particularly important to investigate the relationship between these factors and overweight and obesity in Poland due to significant changes in inter alia, age structure, level of education, and economic situation in recent years [22][23][24].…”

Body Size and Risk of Spontaneous Abortion among Danish Pregnancy Planners

“…The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide . In Denmark, the prevalence of obesity has exhibited a marked increase within the past 25 to 30 years, particularly for reproductive‐aged women, of whom 9.7% were obese in 2006–2007 . Studies have reported that both obesity and underweight are associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion (SAB).…”

Spor Merkezlerine Üye Olan Bireylerin Duygusal Yeme ve Sosyal Fizik Kaygı Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi

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