EVALUATION OF BODY MASS INDEX AND NUTRITIONAL PATTERN OF MIDDLE AGE GROUPS OF ABADEH CITY IN 1396

Background and Aim: The aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of obesity in different age groups in the city so that, it can prevent this nutritional health problem by taking necessary measures. Methods: 22,760 people from the total population of the city were evaluated in terms of BMI in 1396 (male and female) with the help of the Integrated Health System in all health care centers. All subjects were measured with accurate scales and their height and weight were measured and then their BMI was measured. Results: Results: Results showed that 18.9% of adolescents had BMI over 30 (obese). Of the youth age groups, 8.5%, 20.07% of the middle age group, and 66.4% of the elderly age group were obese. In general, 20.01% of the cared population in all age groups, were obese.Conclusion: Discussion and Conclusion: The prevalence of obesity in this city, regardless of age group, has increased with age. In all of the age groups, obesity in this city is close to the rate of obesity in the country.

Keywords:

prevalence , obesity , different age groups