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Prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors among manufacturing company employees in Kentucky.

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Brehm, B; Gates, D; Singler, M; Poeppelman, A; Succop, P; D'Alessio, D
Published in: AAOHN J
October 2007

The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors among male and female employees of eight small manufacturing companies in Kentucky. Randomly selected employees were screened using anthropometric and metabolic measures and a food frequency questionnaire. More than 77% of participants were classified as overweight or obese, higher than national estimates. Obesity was associated with a higher prevalence of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and elevated fasting glucose. Consistent with national data, males had an increased prevalence of specific risk factors (i.e., elevated blood pressure, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and hypertriglyceridemia), while females had an increased prevalence of at-risk waist circumference. One potential contributor to high prevalence rates was dietary practices that did not meet recommended guidelines for health. Results suggest an increased risk for cardiovascular disease among employees of Kentucky manufacturing companies and the need for interventions to reduce obesity and its comorbidities in this target population.

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AAOHN J

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0891-0162

Publication Date

October 2007

Volume

55

Issue

10

Start / End Page

397 / 406

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Assessment
  • Prevalence
  • Population Surveillance
  • Pilot Projects
  • Occupational Health Nursing
  • Obesity
  • Nursing
  • Middle Aged
 

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Brehm, B., Gates, D., Singler, M., Poeppelman, A., Succop, P., & D’Alessio, D. (2007). Prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors among manufacturing company employees in Kentucky. AAOHN J, 55(10), 397–406. https://doi.org/10.1177/216507990705501002
Brehm, Bonnie, Donna Gates, Mary Singler, Amanda Poeppelman, Paul Succop, and David D’Alessio. “Prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors among manufacturing company employees in Kentucky.AAOHN J 55, no. 10 (October 2007): 397–406. https://doi.org/10.1177/216507990705501002.
Brehm B, Gates D, Singler M, Poeppelman A, Succop P, D’Alessio D. Prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors among manufacturing company employees in Kentucky. AAOHN J. 2007 Oct;55(10):397–406.
Brehm, Bonnie, et al. “Prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors among manufacturing company employees in Kentucky.AAOHN J, vol. 55, no. 10, Oct. 2007, pp. 397–406. Pubmed, doi:10.1177/216507990705501002.
Brehm B, Gates D, Singler M, Poeppelman A, Succop P, D’Alessio D. Prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular risk factors among manufacturing company employees in Kentucky. AAOHN J. 2007 Oct;55(10):397–406.

Published In

AAOHN J

DOI

ISSN

0891-0162

Publication Date

October 2007

Volume

55

Issue

10

Start / End Page

397 / 406

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Risk Factors
  • Risk Assessment
  • Prevalence
  • Population Surveillance
  • Pilot Projects
  • Occupational Health Nursing
  • Obesity
  • Nursing
  • Middle Aged