Prevalence and Covariates of Obesity in Lebanon: Findings from the First Epidemiological Study

摘要: SIBAI, ABLA MEHIO, NAHLA HWALLA, NADA ADRA, AND BOUSHRA RAHAL. Prevalence and covariates of obesity in Lebanon: findings from the first epidemiological study. Obes Res. 2003;11:1353–1361. Objective: To estimate prevalence overweight examine associated Lebanese population. Research Methods Procedures: A cross-sectional survey a representative sample 2104 individuals, 3 years age older. Anthropometric measurements dietary assessments were conducted following standard methods techniques. Overweight (classes I to III) defined according internationally standardized criteria for classification BMI. Results: For children 19 age, rates higher overall boys than girls (22.5% vs. 16.1% 7.5% 3.2%, respectively). adult men women (age 20 years), was 57.7% 49.4%, respectively. In contrast, (BMI 30 kg/m 2 ) among (18.8%) (14.3%), trend that became more evident with increasing class. BMI, percentage body fat, waist circumference increased middle declined thereafter. Whereas lack exercise significantly children, older adults prevalent least educated, nonsmokers, those reporting family history obesity. Discussion: The results this national population-based study Lebanon show high comparable observed developed countries such as United States. While further studies are needed underlying social cultural factors lifestyle nutritional habits, now is time institute multicomponent interventions promoting physical activity weight control nationwide.