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. 2017 Jun;5(12):252.
doi: 10.21037/atm.2017.05.11.

Obesity among Sudanese adults with diabetes: a population-based survey

Yasmeen A Ali  1 , Ahmed O Almobarak  2 , Heitham Awadalla  3 , Wadie M Elmadhoun  4 , Mohamed H Ahmed  5
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Obesity among Sudanese adults with diabetes: a population-based survey

Yasmeen A Ali et al. Ann Transl Med. 2017 Jun.

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of obesity among Sudanese individuals with diabetes.

Methods: Demographic and clinical data from 1,337 individuals with type 2 diabetes were collected using a pretested, standardized, interviewer administered questionnaire. Subjects were recruited from three states namely Khartoum, Northern and River Nile States. Anthropometric measurements including body weight, height and waist circumference were determined using standardized techniques and calibrated equipment.

Results: Total of 1,337 subjects with type 2 diabetes from Khartoum and North of Sudan were enrolled in this study and completed the questionnaires; the results showed that prevalence of obesity among individuals with diabetes was found to be 24.5%, with a higher rate of obesity in females than males (29.2% versus 18.1%). The prevalence of central obesity was also higher in women (43.6%) than men (21.8%). The prevalence of overweight was 39.9%. The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 64.4%. Obesity was associated with age, sex and blood pressure. While central obesity was associated with an increase in age, female sex and hypertension. Logistic regression analysis showed that female sex and hypertension are absolute risk factors for both obesity and central obesity.

Conclusions: The prevalence of obesity was 24.5% and overweight was 39.9% among Sudanese individuals with diabetes and more among women than men. Obesity and central obesity were significantly associated with female sex and hypertension.

Keywords: Obesity; diabetes; hypertension and Sudan.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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