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Underweight is more common than overweight in Timor-Leste adults aged 40+. Factors like male gender and rural living are linked to lower BMI, while female gender and urban living are linked to higher BMI.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) distribution and its associated factors are crucial for understanding population health.
  • Nutritional status in adults aged 40 and above in Timor-Leste requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of BMI categories in adults (≥40 years) in Timor-Leste.
  • To identify specific groups at higher risk for underweight or overweight/obesity.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in urban and rural Timor-Leste.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated for 2014 adult participants aged 40 years and older.

Main Results:

  • Multivariate analysis revealed male gender, rural domicile, older age, and illiteracy were associated with a BMI < 18.5 kg/m2.
  • Female gender, urban domicile, and literacy were associated with BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2 and ≥ 30.0 kg/m2.
  • Extrapolated data indicated 36.0% had BMI < 18.5 kg/m2, while 6.6% had BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2.

Conclusions:

  • Underweight and severe thinness are more prevalent than overweight and obesity in the adult population of Timor-Leste.
  • Sociodemographic factors significantly influence BMI distribution, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions.