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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Medicine, Tikrit University College of Medicine, Tikrit, IQ
2 Kirkuk University College of Veterinary Medicine, Kirkuk, IQ
3 Tikrit University College of Medicine, Tikrit, IQ
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 11, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 1926-1931
Abstract
Background: Obesity was a global healthcare problem with increase in incidence with time. Reported studies suggest an association between obesity and development of some diseases.
Aim: To clarify if there was an association between obesity and development of some diseases in an Iraqi population.
Materials and Method: A review of 3 studies which included 462 patients were performed and to compared to 342 subjects as control group. Body Mass Index [BMI], age and odd ratio mean values were determined in both groups. BMI calculated by dividing the weight in kilogram by height square in meter.
Results: Odd ratio indicated a significant association between obesity as determined by BMI and development of hypertension (P<0.0001), cardiovascular disease (P<0.001), and renal failure (P<0.001).
Conclusion: Obesity may be a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases and renal failure.
Keywords
Obesity, BMI, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Renal Failure.
