Analysis of Libyan Family Pedigrees in Tripoli to Predict Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disorders in Adult
Keywords:
Obesity, Body mass index, Children, Adolescents, Young adultsAbstract
Obesity is becoming increasingly more prevalent across multiple populations. Several studies reported a potential association between obesity and multiple pathological conditions. The aims of this study are to find out the prevalence of obesity among Libyan population at different age groups, and to evaluate the possible association between the parent's health status and their progeny's health status to predict adult obesity and cardiometabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension. A school-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Tripoli. A multistage stratified random sampling technique was used. The total sample included was 865 (460 males, 405 females) children (5-11years), adolescents (12-17years), and young adults (18-25years). The International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) reference standard was used to classify the participants as nonobese, overweight, and obese. The result showed that the overweight and obesity are progressively increased with age. Among both males and females, the highest prevalence of overweight was reported in Tripoli young adults, followed by adolescents, and children. As for obesity, Tripoli young adults also showed the highest prevalence of obesity for both males (29.5%) and females (33.6%). Obesity is 1.1 times more common among tested Libyan females than males. There is an urgent need to establish a plan of action to combat obesity in the Libyans. Cases of obesity are increasing in Libya and all over the world, with genetic and environmental factors playing a contributory role. With its known significant fatalities, obesity should draw the attention of the Libyan researchers and policy makers.
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