title: Regional variation in the prevalence of overweight/obesity, hypertension and diabetes and their correlates among the adult rural population in India.
abstract: A community-based, cross-sectional study was carried out in five regions of India by adopting a multistage random sampling procedure. Information was collected from the participants about socio-demographic particulars such as age, sex, occupation, education, etc. Anthropometric measurements such as height, weight and waist and hip circumferences were measured and three measurements of blood pressure were obtained. Fasting blood sugar was assessed using a Glucometer. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics, χ(2) test for association and logistic regression analysis. A total of 7531 subjects were covered for anthropometry and blood pressure. The overall prevalence of overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity was 29 and 21%, respectively, and was higher in the Southern region (40% each) as compared with other regions. The prevalence of hypertension was 18 and 16% and diabetes was 9·5% each among men and women, respectively. The risk of hypertension and diabetes was significantly higher among adults from the Southern and Western regions, the among elderly, among overweight/obese individuals and those with abdominal obesity. In conclusion, the prevalence of overweight/obesity and hypertension was higher in the Southern region, whereas diabetes was higher in the Southern and Western regions. Factors such as increasing age, male sex, overweight/obesity, and abdominal obesity were important risk factors for hypertension and diabetes. Appropriate health and nutrition education should be given to the community to control these problems.
authors: 1Division of Community Studies,National Institute of Nutrition,Indian Council of Medical Research,Jamai-Osmania (PO),Tarnaka, Hyderabad-500007,Telangana,India.
authors: I I
authors: II
authors: Meshram
authors: 2Division of Biostatistics,National Institute of Nutrition,Indian Council of Medical Research,Jamai-Osmania (PO),Tarnaka,Hyderabad-500007,Telangana,India.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Vishnu Vardhana Rao
authors: 3Division of Food & Drug Toxicology,National Institute of Nutrition,Indian Council of Medical Research,Jamai-Osmania (PO),Tarnaka,Hyderabad-500007,Telangana,India.
authors: V
authors: V
authors: Sudershan Rao
authors: 1Division of Community Studies,National Institute of Nutrition,Indian Council of Medical Research,Jamai-Osmania (PO),Tarnaka, Hyderabad-500007,Telangana,India.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Laxmaiah
authors: 3Division of Food & Drug Toxicology,National Institute of Nutrition,Indian Council of Medical Research,Jamai-Osmania (PO),Tarnaka,Hyderabad-500007,Telangana,India.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Polasa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000453:epidemiology*; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D056128:Obesity, Abdominal / Q000453:epidemiology; D016017:Odds Ratio; D050177:Overweight / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012737:Sex Factors; D055105:Waist Circumference
keywords: Diabetes; FBS fasting blood sugar; HH household; Hypertension; NIN National Institute of Nutrition; NNMB National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau; Overweight/obesity; Regional variation