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Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland: A Comparative Study
Joint Authors
Ahmed, Soheir H.
Kjøllesdal, Marte K.
Madar, Ahmed A.
Meyer, Haakon E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background and Aim.
The knowledge about the health status of Somalis in Norway and Somaliland is limited.
This paper reports the results of a comparative study on the prevalence and predictors of overweight/obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland.
Method.
We conducted two cross-sectional studies using the same tools and procedures, between 2015 and 2016.
The study population was adults aged 20–69 years (n=1110 (Somaliland) and n=220 (Norway)).
Results.
The prevalence of obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m2) was 44% and 31% in women in Norway and Somaliland, respectively.
In contrast, the prevalence of obesity was low in men (9% in Norway; 6% in Somaliland).
Although the prevalence of high BMI was higher in Somali women in Norway than women in Somaliland, both groups had the same prevalence of central obesity (waist circumference (WC) ≥ 88 cm).
In men, the prevalence of central obesity (WC ≥ 102 cm) was lower in Somaliland than in Norway.
For women in Somaliland, high BMI was associated with lower educational level and being married.
Conclusion.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high among Somali immigrants in Norway, but also among women in Somaliland.
The high prevalence of overweight and obesity, particularly among women, calls for long-term prevention strategies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahmed, Soheir H.& Meyer, Haakon E.& Kjøllesdal, Marte K.& Madar, Ahmed A.. 2018. Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland: A Comparative Study. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1195968
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmed, Soheir H.…[et al.]. Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland: A Comparative Study. Journal of Obesity No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1195968
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahmed, Soheir H.& Meyer, Haakon E.& Kjøllesdal, Marte K.& Madar, Ahmed A.. Prevalence and Predictors of Overweight and Obesity among Somalis in Norway and Somaliland: A Comparative Study. Journal of Obesity. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1195968
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1195968