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Trends in obesity differences by educational level in Spain

J L Gutíerrez-Fisac1, E Regidor, C Rodríguez

  • 1Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Health, Madrid, Spain.

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
|March 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Obesity prevalence varied by education level in Spain. Educational disparities in obesity frequency widened for women but narrowed for men between 1987 and 1993.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Educational level is a significant social determinant of health.
  • Obesity rates have been increasing globally, with disparities across socioeconomic groups.
  • Understanding trends in obesity by education is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the trend in obesity frequency differences based on educational attainment in the Spanish general population (ages 20-64).
  • To examine changes in the relationship between obesity and education from 1987 to 1993.
  • To identify potential confounding factors influencing this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from two national cross-sectional health surveys conducted in Spain in 1987 and 1993.
  • Employed logistic regression to assess the association between obesity and educational level.
  • Controlled for key confounding variables in the analysis.

Main Results:

  • Higher odds of obesity were consistently observed among individuals with lower educational levels in both men and women.
  • The educational gap in obesity frequency significantly increased among women between 1987 and 1993.
  • Conversely, the educational gap in obesity frequency decreased among men during the same period.

Conclusions:

  • Educational disparities in obesity prevalence are evolving in the Spanish population.
  • The diverging trends between genders highlight the need for gender-specific public health strategies.
  • Continued monitoring of these trends is essential for effective obesity prevention and control programs.

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