Search

Your search keyword '"Mita, Takashi"' showing total 2 results
Start Over Author "Mita, Takashi" Topic obesity
2 results on '"Mita, Takashi"'

1. Descriptive Epidemiology of Hypertension and Its Association With Obesity: Based on the WHO STEPwise Approach to Surveillance in Palau.

Author

Wang C, Chiang C, Yatsuya H, Hilawe EH, Ikerdeu E, Honjo K, Mita T, Cui R, Hirakawa Y, Madraisau S, Iso H, and Aoyama A

Subjects
Adult, Female, Health Surveys, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Palau epidemiology, Prevalence, Sex Distribution, World Health Organization, Hypertension epidemiology, Obesity epidemiology, Population Surveillance methods
Abstract

The rise of noncommunicable diseases is a serious health burden for Palau. This study described the prevalence of hypertension, and assessed its association with obesity. Surveys following the WHO STEPwise approach to surveillance were conducted in 2529 adults. Multivariate prevalence ratios (PR) of hypertension for body mass index (BMI) categories were calculated by logistic regression models using conditional standardization procedure. Age- and sex-specified analyses were performed. Overall prevalence of obesity and hypertension were 40.4% and 46.8%, respectively. Prevalence of hypertension was positively associated with BMI. However, overweight men had as high prevalence of hypertension as the obese (multivariable-adjusted PR was 1.84 for overweight and 1.91 for obese compared with nonoverweight). The association between hypertension and BMI was similar across age groups. The prevalence of hypertension in women increased gradually with the increase of BMI whereas that in men reached a plateau already in the overweight.

Published
2017
Full Text
View/download PDF

2. Profile of non-communicable disease risk factors among adults in the Republic of Palau: findings of a national STEPS survey

Author

Watson, Berry Moon, Chiang, Chifa, Ikerdeu, Edolem, Yatsuya, Hiroshi, Honjo, Kaori, Mita, Takashi, Cui, Renzhe, Madraisau, Sherilynn, Ngirmang, Gregorio, Iso, Hiroyasu, and Aoyama, Atsuko

Subjects
obesity, hypertension, WHO STEPS, betel nut, tobacco chewing, non-communicable disease
Abstract

Palau, similar to other Pacific island countries, is currently highly burdened with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The WHO STEPS was launched in 2011 to comprehensively survey indicators for NCDs in the country. This paper aims to describe the prevalence of key NCD risk factors assessed by the survey. The WHO instrument, including behavioral, physical and biochemical measurements, was adopted to the nationwide survey for all residents aged 25 to 64 years. A cluster-based sampling method was performed to obtain a national representative data. Valid data from 2,184 individuals were selected for the analyses, of which 75% were Palauans and 19% were Filipinos. Prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 25% in men and 10% in women. Betel nut chewing with tobacco was prevalent particularly among Palauans (58% in men, 69% in women) compared to the other ethnic groups. In terms of all types of tobacco use, 60% of men and 58% of women were current users. Overweight or obesity was very common among Palauans (84% in men, 86% in women) as well as Filipinos (52% in men, 40% in women). Hypertension was found in 55% of men and 49% of women, with the stage 2 hypertension being 21% and 19%, respectively. The prevalence of diabetic level hyperglycemia was more than 20%. Raised total cholesterol was detected in 16% of men and 20% of women. This survey revealed an alarmingly high prevalence of NCD risk factors, especially tobacco use, obesity, hypertension and raised blood glucose. The data would be useful baseline information to develop effective NCD strategies in Palau.

Published
2015

Catalog

Books, media, physical & digital resources
See catalog results