Weight problems in 46 p.c of the inhabitants of Aruba – Antilliaans Dagblad

From our correspondent
Oranjestad – The Aruban inhabitants has an unhealthy way of life, they’ve an alcohol downside and so they eat too little fruit and greens. Nearly 80 p.c of the inhabitants is obese and 46 p.c is overweight. That is the results of a significant Steps well being examine carried out final yr.

Researchers visited a complete of 5,120 households in just a few months, of which simply over half (53 per cent) have been cooperating. The researchers investigated. After finishing the questionnaire – if the participant agreed – a so-called skewer got here to take blood samples. This measured the participant’s glucose stage. The results of the blood take a look at was instantly identified, in order that the participant knew at the moment if there was an elevated threat for diabetes. In these circumstances, the participant was suggested to make an appointment with the household physician.
The outcomes of the measurements present that 78 p.c of the inhabitants is obese and {that a} minority suffers from weight problems (a real type of weight problems). 24 p.c have hypertension. It’s shocking that 9 p.c of the 18 to 29 yr age group have hypertension. 38 p.c of the inhabitants falls into the danger group for growing a continual illness – resembling diabetes.
Measures have been carried out by the Division of Public Well being (DVG) beneath the supervision of the Pan American Well being Group (Paho). This system is known as Steps as a result of step one is the questionnaire, the second step is the go to of the experimenter and the third step is the announcement of the outcomes.
DVG and Paho offered the figures final Friday to the group of researchers who carried out the examine. In accordance with DVG, the outcomes make it clear that Aruba faces a significant problem within the space of ​​well being and well-being. The analysis additionally confirmed that the inhabitants drinks an excessive amount of alcohol. There’s surprisingly little smoking. Digital cigarette use is barely rising amongst younger individuals. The inhabitants eats too little fruit and greens and the factors of the World Well being Group will not be met.
The Minister of Well being, Dangui Oduber (MEP), says that DVG is growing a technique to take care of weight problems specifically.