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Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Austrian male and female farmers

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  • Thomas Dorner
  • Barbara Leitner
  • Heinrich Stadlmann
  • Wolfgang Fischer
  • Barbara Neidhart
  • Kitty Lawrence
  • Ingrid Kiefer
  • Theres Rathmanner
  • Michael Kunze
  • Anita Rieder

Abstract

Objectives:Risk factors for chronic and degenerative diseases, especially overweight and obesity are rarely examined among farmers. Objective of the study was to determine subjective health and health-related lifestyle among Austrian farmers. Methods:The study was performed in 1999/2000 as a nationwide survey by mail among all Austrian farmers, men and women, all insured by the Health Insurance Agency of Farmers. Results:15.2% of the farmers were obese. 42.9% were overweight. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was high amongst 15-19 year olds, and reached a second peak among the age groups 50-59 and 60-69 years old. Geographically, the highest concentration of overweight and obese farmers was found in the eastern, flat regions of Austria and the lowest concentration in the western, mountainous areas of Austria. Conclusions:Prevalence of overweight and obesity is very high among Austrian farmers, especially when compared to the general population. The results of this study emphasize the need for further work, with respect to the development of prevention strategies to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Austrian farmers. Copyright Birkhäuser-Verlag Basel 2004

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  • Thomas Dorner & Barbara Leitner & Heinrich Stadlmann & Wolfgang Fischer & Barbara Neidhart & Kitty Lawrence & Ingrid Kiefer & Theres Rathmanner & Michael Kunze & Anita Rieder, 2004. "Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Austrian male and female farmers," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 49(4), pages 243-246, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:49:y:2004:i:4:p:243-246
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-004-3120-0
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