Kirkuk technical institute students opinions regarding the risk factors, health effects and protective measures of obesity

الملخص EN

Obesity is the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue to an extent that health is impaired.

The aim of the study was to assess the students knowledge regarding the risk factors of obesity.

A descriptive cross- sectional study has been conducted in Kirkuk Technical Institute from the period of 1st April to end of May 2014.

Randomly selected sampling students from first and second stage of two scientific departments and a special questionnaire form was prepared by interviewing with the study sample.

70 students were included, 35 students from Electrical department and 35 students from Survey dept .

Majority of study students are male (37-52.

8%), aged < 20 years (45- 64.

3 %), and from first class (45-64.

3 %).

Most of students from both departments (Electrical and Survey) agree with the psychological effect of obesity (17-48.

6 %), (18-51 .4 %).

Most of study students go with the effect of gender as a risk factor in obesity.

The study concluded that most of study students go with the eating sweet diets, soft drinks, and exercises > 30 minutes are the major risk factors for obesity occurrence