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Obesity and low back pain.

Abdulbari Bener1, Rafie Alwash, Tariq Gaber

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UAE University, UAE.

Collegium Antropologicum
|September 17, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Obesity is moderately linked to low back pain (LBP) in UAE adults attending primary healthcare. Factors like age, education, gender, and BMI significantly impact LBP prevalence.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Musculoskeletal Health

Background:

  • Obesity and low back pain (LBP) are prevalent health issues in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • Understanding the association between obesity and LBP is crucial for public health interventions in primary healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between obesity and low back pain (LBP) among adults in the UAE.
  • To identify demographic and lifestyle factors associated with LBP in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 802 UAE nationals aged 25-65 attending primary healthcare (PHC).
  • Data collected via face-to-face interviews using a modified Roland-Morris Scale questionnaire.
  • Statistical analysis included univariate and multivariate methods, including stepwise multiple regression.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of LBP was 64.9%, higher in females (73.8%) than males (56.1%).
  • Mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was 26.4 for males and 27.8 for females.
  • Obesity showed a moderate association with LBP. Age, education, gender, place of living, BMI, and housing condition significantly affected LBP presence.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity is a significant factor associated with low back pain in the UAE primary healthcare population.
  • LBP disproportionately affects females and is influenced by various socio-demographic factors.
  • Findings highlight the need for weight management strategies within PHC to address LBP.

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