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Prevalence of overweight and obesity, and relationship to physical activity among Norwegian women (18-65) in 1991 and 2004

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2020

E. Vedul-Kjelsaas  and
K.G. Gotestam
E. Vedul-Kjelsaas
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU and Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, St. Olavs University Hospital, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway
K.G. Gotestam
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, NTNU, St. Olavs University Hospital, Division of Psychiatry, Department of Research and Development, AFFU, Ostmarka, Trondheim, Norway

Abstract

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Background:

The increase in obesity has been described in the US as a major health problem. Recent European and Scandinavian studies indicate similar issues, yet little longitudinal data exists. Increased weight and BMI could indicate a lifestyle with a non-healthy diet and sparsely physical activity.

Objective:

To study the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the general population of women aged 18-65 years in Norway 1991 (n=1849) and 2004 (n=1521).

Methods:

Body Mass Index categories (kg/m2) were constructed based on self-reported height and weight. Questions on physical activity were added as well as items concerning pathological eating behaviors.

Results:

The main findings are presented in Table 1. We will also present results concerning the relationship between obesity and physical activity.

Discussion:

The overall overweight/obesity group has increased nearly 2.5 times from 1991 to 2004. A double increase in overweight, and a triple increase in the obesity 1 and 3 categories were found. These results are discussed in terms of changes in lifestyles and inactivity. In addition, suggestions are given on how to deal with this increasing health problem in the population.

Table 1

Obesity in 1991 and 2004.

BMI categories 19912004
Overweight25–29.912.828.8
Obesity 130–34.92.36.7
Obesity 235–39.90.91.2
Obesity 3≥ 400.20.6
Total16.237.3

Type
Poster Session 2: Epidemiology
Information
European Psychiatry , Volume 22 , Issue S1: 15th AEP Congress - Abstract book - 15th AEP Congress , March 2007 , pp. S333
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2007
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