Overweight and obesity in Greek warship personnel: Prevalence and correlations

Elias E. Mazokopakis, John A. Papadakis, Maria G. Papadomanolaki, George E. Vrentzos, Emmanuel S. Ganotakis, Christos D. Lionis

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)395-397
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean Journal of Public Health
Volume14
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2004

Keywords

  • Body mass index
  • Greek Navy
  • Military personnel
  • Obesity
  • Warship

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