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[Obesity--a risk factor].
P Hlúbik1, L Opltová, J Chaloupka
1Katedra hygieny, Vojenská lékarská akademie JEP, Trebesská 1575, 500 01 Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
Sbornik Lekarsky
|April 12, 2003
Summary
Overweight and obesity are prevalent in Czech male firefighters, linked to elevated cardiovascular disease risk factors like high cholesterol and atherogenic index. These risks increase with age and higher body mass index.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology and Public Health
- Nutritional Science
- Biochemistry
Context:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are a significant public health concern.
- Assessing anthropometrical and biochemical parameters aids in understanding CVD risk.
- Firefighters represent a population group potentially exposed to occupational stressors impacting health.
Purpose:
- To assess the nutritional and lipid status of male firefighters in the Czech Republic.
- To identify the prevalence of obesity and overweight in this cohort.
- To investigate the relationship between anthropometrical measurements, lipid profiles, and CVD risk indices.
Summary:
- The study evaluated 859 male firefighters, measuring BMI, body fat, waist circumference, and serum lipids (total cholesterol, HDL-chol, LDL-chol, TAG).
- High prevalence of elevated TAG (30.4%), Tchol (54%), and LDL-chol (60.9%) was observed, along with low HDL-chol (38.2%).
- A high atherogenic index (AI) was found in 79.9% of subjects, increasing with BMI and waist circumference. Overweight (49.5%) and obesity (16.3%) were highly prevalent.
Impact:
- Findings highlight a significant public health issue regarding CVD risk factors in Czech firefighters.
- The study establishes correlations between anthropometrical data and adverse lipid profiles, emphasizing the role of weight management.
- Results underscore the need for targeted health interventions and preventative strategies for this occupational group.