Health and Fitness

Association Between Obesity and Education Level Among the Elderly in Taipei, Taiwan

T. Hsieh, J. J. Lee, et al.

This compelling study explores the surprising link between education levels and obesity among elderly citizens in Taipei, conducted by a team of experts including Tsai-Hao Hsieh and Jason Jiunshiou Lee. Findings reveal that those with less education are at a significantly higher risk of obesity, particularly among women. Discover how these insights may reshape health strategies for the elderly population!

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Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigated the association between obesity and education level among elderly Taipei citizens (≥65 years, or ≥55 years for aborigines) between 2013 and 2015 using data from the elderly health examination program. Logistic regression analysis revealed a higher odds of obesity among men and women with ≤12 years of education compared to those with ≥16 years, with a stronger trend observed in women. Aborigines showed significantly higher obesity rates. Income status did not significantly influence obesity.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Nov 20, 2020

Authors

Tsai-Hao Hsieh, Jason Jiunshiou Lee, Ernest Wen-Ruey Yu, Hsiao-Yun Hu, Shu-Yi Lin, Chin-Yu Ho

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