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5 years ago

Middle-aged women in Cang Long facing rising obesity rates, study finds.

Scientific Journal of Tra Vinh University
PREVALENCE OF OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY AND RELATED FACTORS AMONG WOMEN AGED 40-59 IN CANG LONG DISTRICT, TRA VINH PROVINCE IN 2017
Truc Le Thanh Nguyen, Nhi Thi Thuy Ngo, Linh Nguyen, Phuong Thi Truc Le

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Middle-aged women in Cang Long district, Tra Vinh province were studied to see how many were overweight or obese. Out of 531 women, 26.7% were overweight and 4.3% were obese. Factors like education level, family history, alcohol consumption, fruit intake, and physical activity were linked to weight issues. Women with higher education levels had lower rates of overweight and obesity. Family history and excessive alcohol use were associated with higher rates of overweight and obesity. Eating more fruits and regular moderate physical activity were linked to lower rates of overweight and obesity.