Energy balance
High prevalence of overweight (49.3%), hypertension (30.9%), and dyslipidaemia (44.1%) exists in French adults, with men showing higher rates of hypertension and dyslipidaemia while women show higher rates of central obesity and low vitamin D.
Nearly half of adults are overweight, and a third have high blood pressure. Men should prioritize blood pressure and lipid management, while women should focus on central obesity (waist circumference) and vitamin D status, as these are the gender-specific high-risk areas identified.
Overweight was observed in 49·3 % of adults, while 30·9 % were hypertensive and 44·1 % had dyslipidaemia. ... women were more frequently at cardiovascular risk than men, based on waist circumference ... waist:hip ratio ... In contrast, men were more frequently affected by high blood pressure ... dyslipidaemia ...
Why this rating
Large national survey with standardized clinical measurements (blood pressure, blood biochemistry).
Source
Dietary intake, physical activity and nutritional status in adults: the French nutrition and health survey (ENNS, 2006–2007)
Katia Castetbon et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2009
DOI 10.1017/s0007114509274745
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