Factors Affecting Obesity Among Adults Attending the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Pakistan: Factors Affecting Obesity Among Adults Attending the University of Lahore

Rabia Shah; Amir Iqbal; Sana Farooq; Sidra Khalid; Shaista Jabeen; Zarmina Mehmood

doi:10.54393/df.v5i03.177

Authors

Rabia Shah University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Amir Iqbal University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Sana Farooq University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Sidra Khalid University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Shaista Jabeen University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
Zarmina Mehmood University Institute of Diet and Nutritional Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/df.v5i03.177

Keywords:

Obesity, Adults, Dietary Habits, Body Mass Index, Risk Factors

Abstract

Obesity is one of the major problems these days, and it is the root cause of many fatal health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To find out the factors affecting obesity among Adults aged between 20-60 years attending the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional study based on a sample size of 100 participants was conducted. Non-probability convenience sampling was used. Adults of both genders aged 20-60 years attending the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Pakistan, were selected. SPSS version 21.0 was used to analyze the data. Results: In a sample of 100, 78% of them were found to be obese, and 22% of them were overweight. Female were more inclined to obesity (53%) in comparison to male (47%); married people (57%) were more predisposed to obesity in comparison to those who were single (43%). Obesity was statistically linked with psychological determinants (Stress, emotional eating), fast food consumption, consumption of sugary foods, high levels of cholesterol, and physical inactivity (p<0.05), and junk food preference, cholesterol levels, and daily exercise, as the p-value was <0.05. Conclusions: The study observed obesity as a major issue among the adult population and identified major correlations of obesity with marital status, BMI, physical inactivity, stress, and diet.

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