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Obesity in women from developing countries.

R Martorell1, L K Khan, M L Hughes

  • 1Department of International Health, The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. rmart77@sph.emory.edu

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|March 14, 2000
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Obesity in women is a growing global health concern, particularly in developing nations. Higher national incomes and Westernization trends are linked to increased obesity rates, especially in urban and educated populations.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²) is a significant health issue affecting women aged 15-49 globally.
  • Understanding variations in obesity prevalence across different socioeconomic and geographic factors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate obesity prevalence in women (15-49 years) from developing countries.
  • To analyze how obesity correlates with educational attainment and urban/rural residence.
  • To examine the influence of national income on the relationship between obesity and education/residence.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional analysis of nationally representative Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) from 38 developing countries and the USA.
  • Inclusion of 147,938 non-pregnant women aged 15-49 years.

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  • Comparative analysis using US data for benchmarking.

    • Main Results:

    • Obesity prevalence varied significantly by region: 0.1% (South Asia) to 20.7% (USA).
    • Obesity rates increased with national income up to approximately US$1500 GDP per capita, then plateaued.
    • In low-income countries, obesity was concentrated in urban, higher-educated women; in higher-income developing countries, it was more evenly distributed.

    Conclusions:

    • Obesity is a major concern in Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East/North Africa, and CEE/CIS regions.
    • Obesity prevalence is increasing in most developing countries, with significant regional variations.
    • Projected increases in national incomes and Westernization suggest a future rise in obesity globally.