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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
Obesity prevalence in gaziantep, Turkey
Birgul Ozcirpici1, Ferhat Coskun, Saime Sahınoz
1Department of Public Health, Gaziantep University, Faculty of Medicine, Sahinbey, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Summary
Obesity is a significant health concern globally, impacting quality of life and leading to chronic diseases. Lifestyle changes, starting in childhood, are recommended to combat rising obesity rates.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Obesity is linked to decreased quality of life, chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes, increased healthcare costs, and mortality.
- Environmental factors, particularly dietary habits, may contribute to hyperinsulinemia and obesity.
- A Healthy People 2010 initiative aimed to reduce adult obesity rates to 15%.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate obesity prevalence and body mass index (BMI) trends in Gaziantep, Turkey.
- To analyze the relationship between age, sex, and BMI in the studied population.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1315 individuals from 310 households in Gaziantep, Turkey.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated as weight (kg) divided by height squared (m²).
- Statistical analyses included chi-square, student's t-test, and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Mean BMI increased with age for both sexes, but decreased in the 60+ age group.
- The most rapid BMI increase occurred between ages 18 and 19-29 for both sexes.
- Women experienced another significant BMI increase in the 30-39 age group (BMI=29.02±5.79) compared to the 19-29 age group (BMI=25.08±4.39).
Conclusions:
- Obesity is a major health issue in Gaziantep, mirroring global and European concerns.
- Implementing lifestyle modifications from childhood, with support from schools and families, is a recognized strategy to combat obesity.
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