Socioeconomic status, obesity and lifestyle in men : the Geelong Osteoporosis Study
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01/03/2010
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<b>Background : </b>Although the association between lower socioeconomic status (SES) and obesity in women in developed countries is well-documented, current evidence regarding the relationship between obesity in men and area-based SES (equivalised for advantage and disadvantage) is inconsistent. Therefore, we aimed to examine obesity, lifestyle behaviours, physical activity in different domains and demographics in men using area-based SES.<br /><b><br />Methods :</b> We performed a descriptive cross-sectional study of 1467 randomly selected white men (mean age 56 year (inter-quartile range (IQR) = 39–73 year)) recruited from the Barwon Statistical Division, South Western Victoria, Australia between 2001–06.<br /><b><br />Results :</b> Age-adjusted BMI, waist circumference, % fat and lean mass and blood pressure were inversely associated with SES, with differences between low and upper SES (P for difference <0.05), independent of country of birth. Age-adjusted lifestyle behaviours associated with obesity and/or adverse health (especially cardiovascular disease), were also associated with lower SES.<br /><b><br />Conclusions : </b>Subjects from lower SES had greater measures of obesity despite being more physically active at work, but were less likely to be physically active in the domains of sports and/or leisure. These findings suggest the possible influence of lifestyle behaviours and occupation upon obesity in men and should be investigated further.<br /> |
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eng |
Publicador |
Elsevier BV |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30042761/pasco-socioeconomicstatus-2010.pdf http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jomh.2009.10.004 |
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2010, WPMH GmbH |
Palavras-Chave | #body composition #socio economic disadvantage #obesity #lifestyle #men |
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Journal Article |