Abstract
Objective: To estimate the prevalence of obesity among the personnel of a Greek warship and to highlight the potential relationship of the body-mass index (BMI). Methods: Data on behavioural and demographic characteristics, among 274 men of a Greek warship, aged between 19 and 38 years, were analysed. Results: 26.5% of participants were overweight and 4.7% obese. BMI was correlated with age, and cigarette pack-years, and inverse correlated with the aerobic exercise. No significant associations were found between BMI and alcohol consumption. Conclusion: A relatively high proportion of obesity was found in a Greek military population. Intervention and prevention measures should be targeted at the promotion of physical activity and the reduction of the smoking behaviour of personnel.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 395-397 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | European Journal of Public Health |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2004 |
Keywords
- Body mass index
- Greek Navy
- Military personnel
- Obesity
- Warship