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Obesity and Lifestyle Factors in Male Hospital Out-patients in Thailand


Karl Peltzer
Supa Pengpid
Apa Puckpinyo
Somchai Viripiromkool

Abstract

The aim of this study was exploring the prevalence of obesity and to determine the factors associated with obesity among male out-patients in Thailand. In a crosssectional survey consecutive male out-patients from four district hospitals in Nakhon Pathom Province in Thailand were assessed with various measures, including anthropometric measurements. The sample included 2190 study participants, with a mean age of 36.2 years (SD=11.7), range 18-60 years. Results indicate that more than one-third (38.0%) of the participants were considered BMI obesity (≥25 kg/m2), 6.8% were underweight, 37.1% normal weight, 18.1% overweight, 29.1% obese class I, and 8.9% obese class II; the mean BMI was 24.8 kg/m2. In multivariate logistic analysis, being employed, having a higher income, having diabetes and/or hypertension, short sleep duration and not being a moderate or high alcohol user was associated with obesity. As a conclusion, a high prevalence and several risk factors of obesity were found among hospital male outpatients.

Keywords: Obesity, Chronic conditions, Lifestyle factors, Male out-patients, Thailand


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