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Volume 8
Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
ISSN: 2155-9600
Nutri-Food Chemistry
&
Euro Obesity 2018
September 13-15, 2018
JOINT EVENT
September 13-15, 2018 | London, UK
14
th
Euro
Obesity and Endocrinology Congress
&
17
th
World Congress on
Nutrition and Food Chemistry
Prevalence of obesity and its association with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension among urban
geriatric population in South India
N Arlappa, B P Ravikumar
and
N Balakrishna
National Institute of Nutrition - ICMR, India
Statement of the Problem:
World has witnessed demographic transition in 20th century, where the proportion of elderly
population increased globally especially in underdeveloped and developing countries. As per the 2011 census, the elderly
population in India constitute more than 100 million. This increased life expectancy is associated with age related chronic non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) including overweight and obesity.
Objectives:
The objective of this communication is to assess the prevalence of obesity and its association with NCDs among
elderly.
Methodology&Theoretical Orientation:
A community based cross-sectional study was carried out among 400 urban elderly
(60 years and over) subjects residing in Khammam town of Telangana State. Weight, height and waist circumference (WC)
were measured using standard equipment. WHO recommended Asian standards were used for calculation of body mass
index (BMI) and abdominal obesity. Blood pressure was recorded using mercury sphygmomanometer and history of diabetes
mellitus (DM) was obtained from all subjects. Finger prick fasting blood sample was collected from sub-sample (202). The
overall prevalence of overweight/obesity and abdominal obesity among urban geriatric population was 72.7% and 66%,
respectively. While the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension was 25.3% and 66.5%, respectively. In general,
the prevalence of overweight and obesity was relatively higher among elderly women as compared to their male counterparts.
The prevalence of diabetes and hypertension was significantly (p<0.01) higher among the elderly with abdominal obesity and
higher BMI.
Conclusion and Significance:
The prevalence of obesity and its association with NCDs is a serious public health concern
among urban geriatric population. Therefore, the community should be sensitised adverse health effects of NCDs through
health and nutrition education and behavioural change communication (BCC) for adaptation of healthy lifestyles during
adolescence and early adult life for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases during the period of ageing.
arlappan@yahoo.comJ Nutr Food Sci 2018, Volume 8
DOI: 10.4172/2155-9600-C7-072