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Analysis of Correlation between the Socioeconomic Environment and Level of Nutrition in the Population of Serbia: A Part of the National Survey

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  • Mladen Grujicic

    (Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Health Centar Bijeljina, 76300 Bijeljina, Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
    These authors have contributed equally to this manuscript.)

  • Marija Sekulic

    (Department of Hygiene and Ecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia
    These authors have contributed equally to this manuscript.)

  • Milos Stepovic

    (Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Natasa Zdravkovic

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Vladan Markovic

    (Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Jagoda Gavrilovic

    (Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Mirjana Veselinovic

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Jelena Vuckovic-Filipovic

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Katarina Nikolic

    (Clinic for Dermatovenerology, University Clinical Centre Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia)

  • Olivera Milovanovic

    (Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Branimir Radmanovic

    (Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Bojan Milosevic

    (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Rada Vucic

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Stefan Jakovljevic

    (Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Vesna Ignjatovic

    (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

  • Snezana Radovanovic

    (Department of Social Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia)

Abstract

Being overweight is one of the leading health problems of the 21st century. In different parts of Europe, different overweight statuses are noted. The aim of this study was to explore the correlation between the socioeconomic environment and the level of nutrition in the Serbian population. This research is part of the fourth national survey of the health of the population of Serbia. It was conducted as a descriptive, cross-sectional study. For the purposes of this research, the adult population over the age of 20 was included, and 12,439 respondents were analyzed. The nutritional status was assessed by the body mass index value—BMI. In order to investigate the differences between groups, the chi-squared test was used. The risk of being overweight was evaluated by calculating the odds ratio value, using univariate and multivariate regression. The prevalence of obesity was higher in females than in males, but pre-obesity was more common among male respondents. Males in the age category 55–64 years old, married, employed, with a higher level of education and material status were more likely to be overweight. As for the females, being overweight was most common among unemployed and economically inactive respondents, widowed/divorced, aged 65–74, with a primary school educational level and low material status. The level of nutrition is significantly associated with the socioeconomic environment.

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  • Mladen Grujicic & Marija Sekulic & Milos Stepovic & Natasa Zdravkovic & Vladan Markovic & Jagoda Gavrilovic & Mirjana Veselinovic & Jelena Vuckovic-Filipovic & Katarina Nikolic & Olivera Milovanovic &, 2023. "Analysis of Correlation between the Socioeconomic Environment and Level of Nutrition in the Population of Serbia: A Part of the National Survey," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(14), pages 1-12, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:15:y:2023:i:14:p:11189-:d:1196603
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