Mohammad Hussain Khan, Habib, Ghulam Sarwar, Bushra Iftikhar, Amin Jan, Muhammad Naimat, Afsheen Gul.
Study of obese persons profile at D.i. Khan, NWFP.
Gomal J Med Sci Jan ;6(2):77-80.

Background: Obesity is considered as the most pressing but neglected public health problem. Rates of obesity are rising alarmingly in many parts of the world. The purpose of this study was to examine different factors as risk factors for obesity. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at DHQ Teaching hospital, D.I.Khan, in July 2006. Obese persons attending the hospital were chosen using standard definition of obesity based on body mass index. 330 obese persons were interviewed with a structured questionnaire. The information was analyzed by descriptive statistical analysis. Results: The age range was 35-45. Female gender was predominant 221 (67%). 257 (68%) belonged to urban community. 60% admitted that they had family tendency for obesity. 108 (33%) obese people used to take oil-rich foods while 66 (20%) were fond of sweets. 33 (10%) were using high-fiber diet in abundance. 82 (25%) were addicted to carbonated beverages. Food intake frequency was more than three times in 99 (30%) cases. 112 (34%) had habit of eating in between meals.6 ( 2%) used to enjoy fast food. 257 (78%) told that there was no exertion in daily life. 49 (15%) were doing exercise to reduce their weight but regularity of exercise was only in 33 (10%). 108 (33%) were spending more than 4 hours daily in watching television. Income status was high in 66 (20%) as more than 30,000 rupees per month. 16 (5%) had a stress full life. 5 patients were using anti-psychiatric medications on prescription. Conclusion: Obesity is more common in ladies. Majority of patients have a family history. Sedentary life style is a major risk factor for obesity.

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