Overweight and Obesity Epidemic in Developing Countries: A Problem with Diet, Physical Activity, or Socioeconomic Status?
Joint Authors
Jeewon, Rajesh
Bhurosy, Trishnee
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-10-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Obesity is a significant public health concern affecting more than half a billion people worldwide.
Obesity rise is not only limited to developed countries, but to developing nations as well.
This paper aims to compare the mean body mass index trends in the World Health Organisation- (WHO-) categorised regions since 1980 to 2008 and secondly to appraise how socioeconomic disparities can lead to differences in obesity and physical activity level across developing nations.
Taking into account past and current BMI trends, it is anticipated that obesity will continue to take a significant ascent, as observed by the sharp increase from 1999 to 2008.
Gender differences in BMI will continue to be as apparent, that is, women showing a higher BMI trend than men.
In the coming years, the maximum mean BMI in more developed countries might be exceeded by those in less developed ones.
Rather than focusing on obesity at the individual level, the immediate environment of the obese individual to broader socioeconomic contexts should be targeted.
Most importantly, incentives at several organisational levels, the media, and educational institutions along with changes in food policies will need to be provided to low-income populations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bhurosy, Trishnee& Jeewon, Rajesh. 2014. Overweight and Obesity Epidemic in Developing Countries: A Problem with Diet, Physical Activity, or Socioeconomic Status?. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051775
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bhurosy, Trishnee& Jeewon, Rajesh. Overweight and Obesity Epidemic in Developing Countries: A Problem with Diet, Physical Activity, or Socioeconomic Status?. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051775
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bhurosy, Trishnee& Jeewon, Rajesh. Overweight and Obesity Epidemic in Developing Countries: A Problem with Diet, Physical Activity, or Socioeconomic Status?. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051775
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1051775