Trends of central obesity and associations with nutrients intake and daily behaviors among women of childbearing age in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity among women of childbearing age has becoming an important public health concern. We aimed to describe the trends of central obesity among Chinese women of childbearing age from 2004 to 2011 and to examine its associations with nutrients intake and daily behaviors.

Methods

Longitudinal data were derived from the China Health and Nutrition Survey. Participants consisted of 2481 women aged 15-44 years old. WC (Waist circumference) and WHtR (Waist to height ratio) were adopted as indicators of central obesity. Generalized linear mixed model was performed to analyze the associations of nutrients intake and daily behaviors with central obesity.

Results

From 2004 to 2011, the prevalence of central obesity among Chinese women of childbearing age increased f

SUBMITTER: Long Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8753840 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature