National Prevalence of Obesity: Prevalence of obesity in Iran

Recent descriptive studies suggest that Iran has geared in the nutrition and epidemiological transition processes. Therefore, while the problems of undernutrition (e.g. growth retardation and micronutrient deficiencies) still exist, the burden of overweight-obesity and diet-related chronic diseases...

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Published in:Obesity reviews 2005-08, Vol.6 (3), p.191-192
Main Authors: Rashidi, A, Mohammadpour-Ahranjani, B, Vafa, M R, Karandish, M
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Language:English
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Summary:Recent descriptive studies suggest that Iran has geared in the nutrition and epidemiological transition processes. Therefore, while the problems of undernutrition (e.g. growth retardation and micronutrient deficiencies) still exist, the burden of overweight-obesity and diet-related chronic diseases is increasing. The prevalence of overweight (body mass index greater than or equal to 85th reference percentiles) among urban 15-39 and 40-69 year olds is estimated at about 22% and 40% respectively. Corresponding values in rural areas are 16% and 26%. The transition seems faster among female population at national level. There are however, great differences between different provinces. Urgent preventive strategies are needed to simultaneously tackle both forms of malnutrition in the country.
ISSN:1467-7881
1467-789X
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-789X.2005.00174.x