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Overweight and Obesity in Eastern Mediterranean Region: Prevalence and Possible Causes

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Musaiger, Abdulrahman O.·2011·Journal of Obesity
DOI 10.1155/2011/407237
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The objective of this paper was to explore the prevalence of overweight and obesity among various age groups as well as discuss the possible factors that associated with obesity in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). A systematic review of published papers between 1990 and 2011 was carried out. Obesity reached an alarming level in all age groups of the EMR countries. The prevalence of overweight among preschool children(<5 years) ranged from 1.9% to 21.9%, while the prevalence of overweight and obesity among school children ranged from 7% to 45%. Among adults the prevalence of overweight and obesity ranged from 25% to 81.9%. Possible factors determining obesity in this region include: nutrition transition, inactivity, urbanization, marital status, a shorter duration of breastfeeding, frequent snacking, skipping breakfast, a high intake of sugary beverages, an increase in the incidence of eating outside the home, long periods of time spent viewing television, massive marketing promotion of high fat foods, stunting, perceived body image, cultural elements and food subsidize policy. A national plan of action to overcome obesity is urgently needed to reduce the economic and health burden of obesity in this region.

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Authors
Musaiger, A. O.
Venue
Journal of Obesity
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2011
Volume
2011
Pages
1-17
ISSN
  • 2090-0708 (ISSN-L)
  • 2090-0716
DOI
10.1155/2011/407237
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W2132201061
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454
References
94
FWCI
22.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
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