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Obesity in Jordan

K Ajlouni¹, H Jaddou, A Batieha

¹National Center for Diabetes, Endocrine and Genetic Diseases, Amman, Jordan.

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders : Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity

|August 15, 1998

Summary

Obesity is highly prevalent in Jordanian adults, affecting nearly half of the population, particularly women and older individuals. This study highlights significant associations between obesity and conditions like diabetes and hypertension.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Cardiovascular Health

Background:

Obesity is a growing global health concern with significant implications for non-communicable diseases.
Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of obesity in specific populations is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of obesity in semi-urban Jordanian communities.
To investigate the association between obesity and various demographic, clinical, and biochemical factors.

Main Methods:

A systematic sample of 2836 adults (aged >= 25 years) was recruited from four Jordanian towns.
Data were collected in local health centers, achieving a 70.5% response rate.
Obesity was defined as a body mass index (BMI) >= 30 kg/m2.

Main Results:

The overall prevalence of obesity was 49.7%, with higher rates in females (59.8%) than males (32.7%).
Obesity was more common in older age groups, illiterate individuals, and those with diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, high LDL, and low HDL.
Adjusted analyses showed significant associations between obesity and diabetes (OR 1.4), hypertension (OR 2.2), hypertriglyceridemia (OR 2.3), and low HDL (OR 2.3).

Conclusions:

Obesity is a common health issue among adult Jordanians in semi-urban areas.
The findings underscore the need for national-level attention and public health strategies to address the rising obesity epidemic.

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