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Gender-specific disparities in obesity.

Tyrone F Borders1, James E Rohrer, Kathryn M Cardarelli

  • 1Department of Health Policy and Management, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-7199, USA. tfborders@uams.edu

Journal of Community Health
|February 18, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Obesity risks vary by gender, race, and location. Non-metropolitan residents and certain women (Hispanic, Black, low income) face higher obesity odds, requiring targeted public health interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on gender-specific obesity correlates.
  • Understanding disparities is crucial for effective public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Examine gender-specific obesity disparities by residence (urban, suburban, rural), race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
  • Identify specific population subgroups at higher risk for obesity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for Texas adults.
  • Modeled crude and adjusted odds of obesity compared to normal weight using logistic regression.
  • Analyzed data stratified by gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and geographic location.

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Main Results:

  • Males of other race/ethnicity had lower obesity odds than non-Hispanic whites; this was not significant for females.
  • Hispanic and Black females had higher obesity odds than non-Hispanic white females; these were not significant for males.
  • Both men and women in non-metropolitan areas had higher obesity odds than metropolitan residents.
  • High household income was associated with lower obesity odds in females, but not males.
  • Educational status was not a significant factor for obesity in either gender.

Conclusions:

  • Obesity interventions should prioritize non-metropolitan residents.
  • Targeted strategies are needed for Hispanic and Black females with low household income.
  • Gender-specific approaches are essential for addressing obesity disparities effectively.