Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among 3rd Year Medical (preclinical) Students in Taibah University

Mohammed N Albesher; Mohammed M Abusayf; Mohammed F Abdala�al; Faisal S Alhawiti; Abdallah F Mahabat; Belal A Alharthy; Umar M Alabbasi; Abdalrahman S Aljunaidi

Volume : V, Issue : XII, December - 2016

Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among 3rd Year Medical (preclinical) Students in Taibah University

Mohammed N Albesher, Mohammed M Abusayf, Mohammed F Abdala Al, Faisal S Alhawiti, Abdallah F Mahabat, Belal A Alharthy, Umar M Alabbasi, Abdalrahman S Aljunaidi

Abstract :

Objective: ?is study aimed to determine the prevalence of obesity and overweight among medical students and its relationship with their dietary intake and physical activities. Methods: We calculated the body mass index for 35 students. Also, a questioner was used to determine some behavioral habits. Results: From 35 students, 12 students (34.29%) were obese and 7 (20%) were overweight. Conclusion: ?e study revealed that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the medical students in the preclinical year in Taibah University exceeded 50%, phrasing the need to encourage healthy lifestyle, healthy food habits and a physically active daily routine, among them.