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Association Between Parity and Obesity: A Cross Sectional Study on 6,447 Iranian Females Publisher Pubmed



Taghdir M1 ; Alimohamadi Y2, 4 ; Sepandi M1, 5 ; Rezaianzadeh A6 ; Abbaszadeh S1 ; Mahmud FM7
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  1. 1. Health Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Pars Advanced and Minimally Invasive Medical Manners Research Center, Pars Hospital, Iran
  3. 3. University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Department of Epidemiology and biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Baqiyatallah University of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Breast Diseases Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
  7. 7. Wilaayah multiconsult limited, Kano, Nigeria

Source: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Hygiene Published:2020


Abstract

Background. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between parity and obesity in Iranian women. Methods. In a cross-sectional study, a total of 6447 urban women aged 40-65 were studied. Parity(number of full-term births), age at menarche, menopausal status, age, height, weight, marital status, education level and occupation were gathered by a checklist. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. Statistical associations between parity and obesity using multiple logistic regression model were examined. Results. The mean age of the enrolled women was 48.40 ± 6.13 years. The mean BMI was 27.55 ± 4.47 kg/m2. Of the total participants enrolled, 3517 (54.55%) had < 3 parities, while 2930 (45.44%) had ≥ 3 parities. The prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) and overweight (30 > BMI ≥ 25) was 27.50 % (95% CI 26.85-28.15) and 43.70% (95% CI 42.98-44.42), respectively. After adjustment for potential confounders, women with ≥ 3 parities were at higher risk of being obese (OR 1.19, 95% CI 1.05-1.35). Conclusion. There was a statistically significant positive association between higher parity and obesity. It is recommended that health policymakers plan appropriate weight loss programs for postpartum. © Copyright by Pacini Editore Srl, Pisa, Italy.
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