Socioeconomic and Lifestyle Determinants of Obesity Among Turkish Women: Evidence From a Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Obesity among Turkish women remains a major public health challenge, with Turkiye ranking first in women obesity rates across Europe. Despite national health promotion efforts, obesity prevalence continues to rise, emphasizing the need to identify its socioeconomic and behavioral determinants. This study analyzes data from the 2017 Turkish Nutrition and Health Survey (TNHS), a nationally representative sample of approximately 6900 women aged 18 to 85. Missing data for daily walking time were addressed using multiple imputation by chained equations, and the survey's multi-stage design was incorporated through survey-adjusted Generalized Ordered Logit Models. Socioeconomic predictors include age, education, employment, and marital status, while behavioral variables cover nighttime snacking a

SUBMITTER: San S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12743995 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature