Prevalence of Metabolic Abnormalities and Association with Obesity among Saudi College Students
Joint Authors
Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.
al-Rowaily, Mohammed A.
al-Alwan, Ibrahim A.
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
(i) To estimate the prevalence of the metabolic abnormalities among Saudi college students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and (ii) to investigate the association between different indicators of body composition and these abnormalities.
Methods.
A total of 501 college students participated in a cross-sectional study.
Anthropometric assessments, BP measurements, and biochemical assessment were done.
Metabolic abnormalities were identified.
Results.
Applying BMI, 21.9 % and 20.6% of students were classified as overweight and obese, respectively.
Central obesity was prevalent in 26.9% and 42.2% of students based on WC and WHtR, respectively.
Other metabolic abnormalities were hypertension (23.6%) and abnormal FPG level (22.6%).
Three or more abnormalities were prevalent in 7.8% of students and increased significantly to 26.4%, 20%, and 17.6 in obese subjects based on BMI, WC, and WHtR, respectively.
With the exception of abnormal FPG, prevalence of individual metabolic abnormalities as well as the number of these abnormalities significantly increased with increasing BMI, WC, and WHtR (P<0.001 each).
Conclusion.
Our findings provide evidence for the presence of MS in Saudi college students.
Central adiposity contributes to the high incidence of individual MS components.
College health programs that promote healthful lifestyle and avoidance of adult weight gain are recommended.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.& al-Alwan, Ibrahim A.& al-Rowaily, Mohammed A.. 2012. Prevalence of Metabolic Abnormalities and Association with Obesity among Saudi College Students. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.…[et al.]. Prevalence of Metabolic Abnormalities and Association with Obesity among Saudi College Students. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abolfotouh, Mostafa A.& al-Alwan, Ibrahim A.& al-Rowaily, Mohammed A.. Prevalence of Metabolic Abnormalities and Association with Obesity among Saudi College Students. International Journal of Hypertension. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500702
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500702