Effects of a community risk factor reducing programme on weight, body fat distribution, and lipids in obese women.
All women aged 45-64 (n = 1084) in the community of Strömstad, Sweden, were invited to a health survey aimed at identifying cardiovascular risk factors. Adiposity as a risk factor was defined as body mass index (BMI: kg/m2) greater than or equal to 30 or waist-to-hip ratio (W/H ratio; cm/cm) greater than or equal to 0.82 or both. All persons who fulfilled these criteria for adiposity (n = 208) were invited to an educational programme. Of these 208 women, 31 per cent were willing to take part in the educational programme. Participants with W/H ratio greater than or equal to 0.82 but BMI less than 30 reduced their body weight, BMI, waist circumference. W/H ratio and serum triglyceride levels significantly, compared to the corresponding non-participants. Their triglyceride levels were reduced by 21 per cent. Participants with BMI greater than or equal to 30 and W/H less than 0.82 only reduced their body weight and BMI significantly. It seems justified to pay special attention to subjects with abdominal adiposity when planning for preventive work in women.
Björkelund
C V
CV
Health Centre of Strömstad, Sweden.
Bengtsson
C B
CB
Carazo
B
B
Palm
L
L
Tarschys
G
G
Wassen
A
A
D000005:Abdomen; D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D001794:Blood Pressure; D001824:Body Constitution; D001835:Body Weight; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014280:Triglycerides / Q000097:blood
D001786:Blood Glucose; D008055:Lipids; D014280:Triglycerides; D002784:Cholesterol