Prevalence and associated factors of Abdominal Obesity among housewives in rural North India
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Community Medicine, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India
Popul. Med. 2026;8(Supplement Supplement 1):A3021
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Globally, prevalence of abdominal obesity is rising alarmingly over the last three decades and is higher among women than men. National Family Health survey-5 (NFHS, 2019-21) in India also indicated alarmingly higher prevalence of abdominal obesity for women. Due to traditional homemaking chores, housewives frequently have less time available to maintain their health. Aims and
OBJECTIVES:
To estimate the prevalence of abdominal obesity among housewives aged 18 years and above in the rural area and to determine epidemiological correlates of abdominal obesity.
METHODS:
This cross-sectional study was conducted among housewives aged ≥18 years residing in 15 villages in rural field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab India. A total of 610 subjects were selected using systematic random sampling. The information was collected on proforma based on WHO STEPS instrument through interviews by house visits. Anthropometric measurements were carried out, where abdominal obesity was estimated using waist circumference (≥80cm). Detailed history of behavioral risk factors, diet and physical activity was collected.
RESULTS:
The mean age of the subjects was 37.8 ±13.56 years. Mean BMI and waist circumference of the subjects was 24.5±3.56 kg/m2 and 79.6±5.18 cm respectively. Prevalence of abdominal obesity was 54.1%. Younger age, upper and upper-middle socio-economic status, non-vegetarian and vegetarian diet with egg, higher daily energy intake, physical inactivity, watching television and/or mobile use and eating while watching television or using mobiles were significantly associated with abdominal obesity. On regression analysis, factors such as eating a vegetarian diet with egg, and in between meals, daily energy intake and eating while watching television/ mobiles were significantly associated with abdominal obesity.
CONCLUSIONS:
The study indicated alarmingly higher prevalence of abdominal obesity among rural housewives. Healthy lifestyle, eating habits and physical activity need to be promoted among the housewives.
Globally, prevalence of abdominal obesity is rising alarmingly over the last three decades and is higher among women than men. National Family Health survey-5 (NFHS, 2019-21) in India also indicated alarmingly higher prevalence of abdominal obesity for women. Due to traditional homemaking chores, housewives frequently have less time available to maintain their health. Aims and
OBJECTIVES:
To estimate the prevalence of abdominal obesity among housewives aged 18 years and above in the rural area and to determine epidemiological correlates of abdominal obesity.
METHODS:
This cross-sectional study was conducted among housewives aged ≥18 years residing in 15 villages in rural field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab India. A total of 610 subjects were selected using systematic random sampling. The information was collected on proforma based on WHO STEPS instrument through interviews by house visits. Anthropometric measurements were carried out, where abdominal obesity was estimated using waist circumference (≥80cm). Detailed history of behavioral risk factors, diet and physical activity was collected.
RESULTS:
The mean age of the subjects was 37.8 ±13.56 years. Mean BMI and waist circumference of the subjects was 24.5±3.56 kg/m2 and 79.6±5.18 cm respectively. Prevalence of abdominal obesity was 54.1%. Younger age, upper and upper-middle socio-economic status, non-vegetarian and vegetarian diet with egg, higher daily energy intake, physical inactivity, watching television and/or mobile use and eating while watching television or using mobiles were significantly associated with abdominal obesity. On regression analysis, factors such as eating a vegetarian diet with egg, and in between meals, daily energy intake and eating while watching television/ mobiles were significantly associated with abdominal obesity.
CONCLUSIONS:
The study indicated alarmingly higher prevalence of abdominal obesity among rural housewives. Healthy lifestyle, eating habits and physical activity need to be promoted among the housewives.
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