Overweight and obesity among African immigrants in Oslo.
Overweight and obesity among African immigrants in Oslo.
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DOI：
10.1186/1756-0500-6-119
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发表时间：
2013-03-26
影响因子：
1.8
通讯作者：
Mbalilaki AJ
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作者：
Gele AA;Mbalilaki AJ
挪威的超重/肥胖成年人正在增加，来自发展中国家的移民负担沉重。本研究的目的是评估超重和肥胖的患病率在索马里移民在奥斯陆。在奥斯陆的索马里移民中进行了一项涉及208名25岁及以上受访者的横断面研究，使用结构化问卷。超重/肥胖的流行率因性别而异，妇女的流行率（66%）明显高于男子（28%）。女性和男性的平均BMI分别为27.4和23.6。同样，53%的女性和28%的男性腹部肥胖。在逻辑回归分析中，全身性肥胖和腹部肥胖都与挪威居住时间的增加和身体活动减少显著相关。公共卫生政策制定者应促进一种环境，使索马里移民，特别是妇女，能够过上健康的生活方式。在这个流行病转变的时期，体育锻炼和健康饮食方面的健康教育应该是与新移民合作的主要重点。
Norway is experiencing an increase in overweight/obese adults, with immigrants from developing countries carrying a heavy burden. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Somali immigrants in Oslo. A cross-sectional study involving 208 respondents aged 25 and over was conducted among Somali immigrants in Oslo, using a structured questionnaire. Prevalence of overweight/obesity varied by gender, with women having a significantly higher prevalence (66%) than men (28%). The mean BMI for females and males were 27.4 and 23.6, respectively. Similarly, 53% of women and 28% of men were abdominally obese. In a logistic regression analysis, both generalized and abdominal obesity were significantly associated with increasing duration of residence in Norway, and with being less physically active. Public health policymakers should facilitate an environment that enables Somali immigrants, particularly women, to lead healthy lifestyles. In this time of epidemiological transition, health education in the areas of physical exercise and healthy eating should be a major focus for working with new immigrants.