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0243/2016 - High prevalence of abdominal obesity in elderly and association with diabetes, hypertension and respiratory diseases
Elevada prevalência de obesidade abdominal em idosos e associação com diabetes, hipertensão e doenças respiratórias

Author:

• Erika Aparecida Silveira - Silveira, E.A. - Universidade Federal de Goiás, Faculdade de Medicina - <erikasil@terra.com.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8839-4520

Co-author(s):

• Liana Lima Vieira - Vieira, Liana Lima - Universidade Federal de Goiás, Faculdade de Medicina - <lianavieira@yahoo.com.br>
• Jacqueline Danesio Souza - Souza, Jacqueline Danesio - Universidade Federal de Goiás, Faculdade de Medicina - <jackdanesio@yahoo.com.br>

Thematic Area:

Saúde do Idoso

Abstract:

Background: The quick population aging process and the abdominal obesity (AO) are worldwide public health problems among elderly have been little investigated. Objectives: To identify the prevalence of OA in the elderly, its association with different morbidities, sociodemographic variables, and lifestyle according to sex. Methods: Cross-sectional study with a representative sample of elderly resident in Goiânia, Brazil. Home visits were performed to measure weight, height, waist circumference (WC), blood pressure, and to fulfill a standardized form. The outcome variable, was calculated from the WC> 102 cm in men and> 88 cm in women. Multiple Poisson regression was made from hierarchical model, adopting a significance level of 5%. Results: The OA prevalence was 55.1%, with 65.5% in women and 34.8% in men, with a significant difference (p <0.001). In men, OA was associated with age range between 70 and 74 years, presence of respiratory diseases and high blood pressure. In women, the OA remained associated with the presence of diabetes mellitus. Conclusions: The results contribute to the understanding of OA and developing preventive approaches in public health.

Keywords:

abdominal obesityageddiabetes mellitushypertensionrespiratory diseaseswaist circumference

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Silveira, E.A., Vieira, Liana Lima , Souza, Jacqueline Danesio. High prevalence of abdominal obesity in elderly and association with diabetes, hypertension and respiratory diseases. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2016/Jun). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/high-prevalence-of-abdominal-obesity-in-elderly-and-association-with-diabetes-hypertension-and-respiratory-diseases/15668



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