TITLE:
Epidemiological Aspects of Obesity, Overweight and Cardiovascular Risk Factors at Associes in Semi-Urban Areas (Case of Sébikotane)
AUTHORS:
Djiby Sow, Nafy Ndiaye, Mouhamed Yakham Leye, Maty Diagne Camara, Michel Assane Ndour, Mouhamed Dieng, Houleye Saou, Ndiouga Fall, Boundia Djiba, Demba Diédhiou, Im Diallo, Anna Sarr, Mbaye Maimouna Ndour, Abdoulaye Leye
KEYWORDS:
Obesity, Overweight, Risk Factors, Sébikotane, Senegal
JOURNAL NAME:
Food and Nutrition Sciences,
Vol.15 No.5,
May
30,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Obesity and overweight are a public health problem. The general objective was to determine the epidemiological aspects of obesity, overweight and associated risk factors in a semi-urban environment. Patients and Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study conducted on November 28 and 29, 2023 in Sébikotane. It focused on volunteers for screening for chronic non-communicable diseases. Epidemiological and clinical data were evaluated. Results: One hundred and twenty-nine cases of obesity were recorded (28%). Two hundred and eighty-two cases were overweight or obese (61.3%). The mean age was 49.55 years, with a standard deviation of 12.41 years. The age group [40 - 49 years] was the most representative, with 85 cases (30.1%), and the majority were female, with 264 cases (93.6%). Primary education was the most common, with 75 cases (46.3%). Grade 1 obesity concerned ninety-seven cases (75.2%), and diabetes was present in thirty cases (23%). Hypertension was present in ninety-five cases (33.7%). Obesity was more marked in the age group [40 - 49 years] with 45 cases (36%). Conclusion: Obesity and overweight are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The development and implementation of a prevention and management program is essential.