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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses in Bahrain: A cross‐sectional study
How common overweight and obesity are among nurses in Bahrain
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Abstract
The mean among 550 nurses in Bahrain was 26.9 (±4.4), indicating significant health implications.
- The prevalence of overweight among the nurses was 43.2%.
- The prevalence of obesity among the nurses was 21.4%.
- Overweight and obesity rates are associated with nationality and shift work.
- BMI measurements do not account for factors like muscle mass or body composition.
- Future studies should measure body fat proportion and muscle mass for more accurate risk assessment.
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Key numbers
216 of 500
Prevalence of Overweight
Percentage of nurses identified as overweight based on classifications.
107 of 500
Prevalence of Obesity
Percentage of nurses identified as obese according to classifications.
91%
Response Rate
Percentage of completed questionnaires returned from distributed surveys.