The effects of socioeconomic status and short stature on overweight, obesity and the risk of metabolic complications in adults.

Objective: to observe the relationship between socioeconomic status, height and nutritional problems related to obesity, overweight and risk of metabolic complications in men and women of Medellin (Colombia). Methods: cross-sectional study with a sample of 5,556 adults between 18 and 69 years of age...

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Published in:Colombia Medica Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 146 - 155
Main Authors: Álvarez, Luz Stella, Estrada, Alejandro, Diego Goez, Juan, Carreño, Cristina, Mancilla, Lorena Patricia
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Published: Universidad del Valle Jul-Sep2013
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          Álvarez, Luz Stella
          Estrada, Alejandro
          Diego Goez, Juan
          Carreño, Cristina
          Mancilla, Lorena Patricia
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          Research Group: social determinants of health and nutrition status, School of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Antioquia -- Colombia
          Research Group: Demography and health, School of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Antioquia
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        Obesity risk factors
        Anthropometry
        Epidemiology
        Research funding
        Data analysis
        Socioeconomic factors
        Cross-sectional method
        Data analysis software
        Descriptive statistics
        Evaluation
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          Obesity risk factors
          Anthropometry
          Epidemiology
          Research funding
          Data analysis
          Socioeconomic factors
          Cross-sectional method
          Data analysis software
          Descriptive statistics
          Evaluation
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        heath inequalities
        nutritional status
        obesity
        overweight
        social class
        Social inequality
        clase social
        desigualdades en la salud
        estado nutricional
        Inequidad social
        obesidad
        sobrepeso
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        Objective: to observe the relationship between socioeconomic status, height and nutritional problems related to obesity, overweight and risk of metabolic complications in men and women of Medellin (Colombia). Methods: cross-sectional study with a sample of 5,556 adults between 18 and 69 years of age. We assessed weight, height and waist circumference. Socioeconomic variables were evaluated by family income, socioeconomic stratum and academic level achieved. Results: we found that in men and women the height reached in adulthood is associated with socioeconomic conditions as measured by the socioeconomic strata and family income. In women, height, age, and socioeconomic strata are associated with obesity, overweight and risk of obesity, and risk of metabolic complications. Conclusion: These results are not only from individual unhealthy habits, such as eating patterns based on high density foods combined with low energy expenditure, but also from the cumulative effect of food deprivation throughout life. Therefore, policies intended to prevent them should take a preventive approach that begins before birth and continues during childhood and adulthood.
        Objetivo: Observar las relaciones entre estatus socioeco­nómico, estatura y problemas nutricionales de sobrepe­so, obesidad, riesgo de complicaciones metabólicas en hombres y mujeres de Medellín. Métodos: estudio transversal, descriptivo con una mues­tra de 5,556 adultos con edades entre 18 y 69 años. Se evaluaron peso, estatura y perímetro de cintura. Como variables socioeconómicas se evaluaron los ingresos fa­miliares, el estrato socioeconómico y el nivel educativo. Resultados: Se encontró que en hombres y mujeres la estatura alcanzada está asociada con las condiciones so­cioeconómicas medidas por estrato e ingresos familiares. En las mujeres la estatura alcanzada, la edad y el estrato están asociados con la obesidad, el sobrepeso y los ries­gos de complicaciones metabólicas. Conclusión: la obesidad, el sobrepeso y el riesgo de complicaciones metabólicas en la adultez son el resultado no solo de hábitos individuales no saludables como patrón alimentario basado en alimentos altamente energéticos, sumado a bajo gasto calórico, sino también a una acumu­lación de privaciones alimentarias a lo largo de la vida y deben ser intervenidas antes del nacimiento y durante la infancia y la adultez.
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