Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among adults in Thai Binh province in 2024

Objective: To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and identify associated factors among adults in Thai Binh Province in 2024. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,330 adults across 8 districts/cities in Thai Binh Province from June to July 2024. Data were collected via anthropometric measurements, interviews, and blood tests, analyzed using logistic regression Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 49.4%, with 28.0% at risk, 19.2% overweight, and 2.2% obese. Associated factors included body fat (OR=1.14, 95% CI: 1.12-1.16), visceral fat (OR=1.92, 95% CI: 1.79-2.06), alcohol consumption (OR=1.54, 95% CI: 1.16-2.05), beer consumption (OR=1.63, 95% CI: 1.23-2.16), and fruit intake (OR=0.93, 95% CI: 0.88-0.98). Additionally, 30.5% had increased waist circumference, 33.2% had a high waist-to-hip ratio, 50.3% had high/borderline cholesterol, and 66.0% had high/very high triglycerides. Conclusion: Overweight and obesity affect nearly half of adults in Thai Binh, linked to body fat, visceral fat, alcohol/beer consumption, and low fruit intake, necessitating targeted interventions.