Journal of obesity
Prevalence of Overweight, Obesity, and Abdominal Obesity and Their Associated Factors in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
By Hussein NR, Musa DH, Abozait HJ and 5 others.
Abstract
Background
Obesity has become a global health epidemic, contributing significantly to numerous chronic diseases, including metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and certain cancers. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and abdominal obesity and the associated factors in Duhok City, Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Methods
A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Duhok City, Iraq, including 490 participants aged 18 years and older. A multistage sampling technique was used, and data were collected via structured questionnaires covering sociodemographic and clinical characteristics. Anthropometric measurements were used to classify participants according to their body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference.
