Prevalencia de la obesidad en España: estudio SEEDO'97

摘要: BACKGROUND The weight distribution of a random sample Spanish population aged 25-60 years is described. prevalence obesity and overweight estimated by sex, age group cultural level. SUBJECTS AND METHOD Weight, height waist to hip ratio (WHR) were measured on 5,388 subjects yr who participated in Nutritional surveys carried out four autonomous regions (Cataluna, Pais Vasco, Madrid Valencia) from 1989 1994. They pooled together order build national sample. was classified according body mass index (BMI) (weight kg/height m2). Obesity defined as BMI > or = 30 kg/m2. level estimated. Risk values for WHR 1 men 0.9 women. RESULTS 13.4%, 11.5% among 15.2% increased with women, 5.3% the 25-34 26.3% 55-60. Among those 30, 30.7% 25.1% women had also risk WHR. Educational showed an inverse relationship obesity, thus higher less educated groups, particularly (p < 0.001). geographical south-southeast trend, significant males CONCLUSIONS Prevalence Spain after 45 age, groups.