Factors Affecting Obesity Among Adults Attending the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Pakistan
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Obesity is one of the major problems these days, and it is the root cause of many fatal health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To find out the factors affecting obesity among Adults aged between 20-60 years attending the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on a sample size of 100 participants was conducted. Non-probability convenience sampling was used. Adults of both genders aged 20-60 years attending the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Pakistan, were selected. SPSS version 21.0 was used to analyze the data. Results: In a sample of 100, 78% of them were found to be obese, and 22% of them were overweight. Female were more inclined to obesity (53%) in comparison to male (47%); married people (57%) were more predisposed to obesity in comparison to those who were single (43%). Obesity was statistically linked with psychological determinants (Stress, emotional eating), fast food consumption, consumption of sugary foods, high levels of cholesterol, and physical inactivity (p<0.05), and junk food preference, cholesterol levels, and daily exercise, as the p-value was <0.05. Conclusions: The study observed obesity as a major issue among the adult population and identified major correlations of obesity with marital status, BMI, physical inactivity, stress, and diet.
Authors: Rabia Shah, Amir Iqbal, Sana Farooq, Sidra Khalid, Shaista Jabeen, Zarmina Mehmood, Nadeem Ahmad
Institutions: University of Lahore, The University of Sydney
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413005474