Trends in overweight or obesity and other anthropometric indices in adults aged 18–60 years in western Saudi Arabia

Azzeh, Firas S.; Bukhari, Hassan Mazzhar; Header, Eslam A.; Ghabashi, Mai Adil; Al-Mashi, Salma Saad; Noorwali, Nafeesah Mohammed

doi:10.5144/0256-4947.2017.106

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“…First, the results of the 84 eligible correlate studies are described, followed by the data on the seven intervention studies …”

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confidence: 99%

“…All correlate studies were cross‐sectional, except for one longitudinal study . Half of the studies were performed in Saudi Arabia, and a large number were performed in Kuwait . Approximately 30% of studies involved university students.…”

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“…Most studies showed that increased age was significantly associated with overweight/obesity but that weight seemed to drop again after the age of 50 or 60 . While some studies showed that women had a significantly higher prevalence of overweight/obesity compared with men, others showed the opposite . Most studies showed that obesity was higher among married adults .…”

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“…Recent studies have also investigated sleep in relation to weight/obesity in the Gulf States. Obesity was significantly associated with sleep disturbances and short sleep duration …”

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“…103,105,106 There were a few studies that indicated the association between obesity and short sleep duration. 41,42,61 Some more recent studies showed that lack of high-quality sleep is related to higher weight indices. [107][108][109] This finding is consistent with relatively recent evidence that shows that short sleep duration has a direct effect and an indirect effect (via behaviour) on weight.…”

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Overweight and obesity among adults in the Gulf States: A systematic literature review of correlates of weight, weight‐related behaviours, and interventions

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SummaryObesity has increased to an epidemic level in the Gulf States. This systematic review is the first to explore the scientific evidence on correlates and interventions for overweight (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 25) or weight‐related behaviours in the region. A systematic search of peer‐reviewed articles was conducted using PubMed and PsycINFO. Ninety‐one studies were eligible for this review including 84 correlate studies and seven intervention studies. Correlate studies of overweight focused on sociodemographic factors, physical activity, and dietary habits. Low physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and unhealthy dietary habits were associated with overweight. The most‐reported sociodemographic correlates of overweight were increased age, being married, low education, urban residence, and unemployment. Correlate studies of physical activity and dietary behaviours mostly focused on sociodemographic variables. Being female and increased age (the latter less consistently) were associated with low physical activity. Interventions were very heterogeneous with respect to the target group, intensity, and behavioural strategies used. The effectiveness of interventions was difficult to evaluate because of the chosen study design or outcome measure, the small sample size, or high attrition rate. Few studies have investigated sociocognitive and environmental determinants of weight‐related behaviours. Such information is crucial to developing health promotion initiatives that target those weight‐related behaviours.

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“…First, the results of the 84 eligible correlate studies are described, followed by the data on the seven intervention studies …”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

“…Recent studies have also investigated sleep in relation to weight/obesity in the Gulf States. Obesity was significantly associated with sleep disturbances and short sleep duration …”

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confidence: 99%

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Overweight and obesity among adults in the Gulf States: A systematic literature review of correlates of weight, weight‐related behaviours, and interventions

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Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk in the Arab Gulf States

AlAbdulKader

Tuwairqi

Rao

2020

Curr Cardiovasc Risk Rep

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Purpose of Review Rapid economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states over the last half-century has been associated with a rise in obesity and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In this review, we shed some light on the factors driving the obesity epidemic, promising interventions to overcome this public health crisis, and challenges precluding a successful public health impact. Recent Findings Overweight and obesity rates have nearly tripled in the GCC countries over the past four decades. Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality have been rising in parallel. Several sociodemographic, environmental, and behavioral factors have been correlated with sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet habits, and ultimately the rise in overweight and obesity rates. Numerous studies have documented factors unique to the population of the Arab Gulf states, but high-quality data is scarce. Despite the growing awareness of the extent of the problem, several barriers to weight loss and physical activity need to be addressed. A few interventions to combat obesity at different levels have been reported with some promising outcomes. Using the social-ecological model (SEM), we review recently published interventions and discuss some challenges to overcome in order to make progress in fighting the obesity epidemic in the GCC. Summary Obesity prevalence has been mounting worldwide, and the Arab Gulf states are no exception. This public health crisis is drawing the attention of policymakers and several stakeholders. However, a lot needs to be done to reduce the burden of obesity and improve cardiovascular risks in the Arab Gulf states.

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Comparing the ability of anthropometric indicators in determining the prevalence of hypertension among Indian tribes

Kshatriya

Kumari

Acharya

2019

Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Revi

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Trends in overweight or obesity and other anthropometric indices in adults aged 18–60 years in western Saudi Arabia

Cited by 26 publications

References 47 publications

Overweight and obesity among adults in the Gulf States: A systematic literature review of correlates of weight, weight‐related behaviours, and interventions

Overweight and obesity among adults in the Gulf States: A systematic literature review of correlates of weight, weight‐related behaviours, and interventions

Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk in the Arab Gulf States

Comparing the ability of anthropometric indicators in determining the prevalence of hypertension among Indian tribes

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