Prevalence of overweight and obesity and weight loss practice among Beijing adults, 2011.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to determine the up-to-date prevalence of overweight and obesity, the distributions of body weight perception and weight loss practice in Beijing adults.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2011. A total of 2563 men and 4088 women aged 18-79 years from the general population were included. Data were obtained from questionnaire and physical examination.

Results

The prevalence of overweight (BMI 24-27.9 kg/m(2)) and obesity (BMI ≥ 28 kg/m(2)) was 42.1% and 20.3% in men and 35.6% and 17.1% in women, respectively. Age was inversely associated with overweight in both sexes, and obesity in women. Education level was negatively associated with overweight and obesity in women but not in men. Only 49.1% men and 58.3% women had a correct p

SUBMITTER: Cai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4165756 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature