| Titre : | Obesity and undernutrition and cardiovascular risk factors in rural and urban Gambian communities. (2001) |
| Auteurs : | Marianne-Ab VAN DER SANDE ; Winston-As BANYA ; Sana-M CEESAY ; Keith-Pwj MCADAM ; Paul-Jm MILLIGAN ; Ousman-A NYAN ; Andrew PRENTICE ; Gijs-El WALRAVEN ; Dunn Nutrition Unit. Cambridge. GBR ; Medical Research Council Laboratories. Fajara. GMB |
| Type de document : | Article |
| Dans : | American journal of public health (vol. 91, n° 10, 2001) |
| Pagination : | 1641-1644 |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Mots-clés : | Facteur risque ; Obésité ; Appareil circulatoire [pathologie] ; Gambie ; Afrique ; Homme ; Prévalence ; Epidémiologie ; Malnutrition ; Age ; Sexe ; Maladie nutrition |
| Résumé : | [BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS AyR0xFl6. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. This study documented the prevalence of and cardiovascular risk factors associated with obesity and undernutrition in the Gambia. Methods. Adults (>=15 years ; N=5373) from rural and urban areas completed a questionnaire ; their height, weight, and waist and hip circumferences were measured, and their cardiovascular risk factors were assessed. Results. Prevalence of undernutrition (body mass index<18 kg/m2) was 18.0% ; all strata of society were affected. Prevalence of obesity (body mass index>30 kg/m2) was 4.0% but was higher (32.6%) among urban women 35 years or older. Cardiovascular risk factors were more prevalent among obese participants. Conclusions. Undernutrition coexists with obesity, demonstrating a "double burden of disease." Differential interventions should focus on high-risk groups ; prevention needs a multisectorial approach. |
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