Prospect Association between Socio-Economic Factors and Obesity among Males in Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Obesity is unavoidable dilemma and genetic structure assumes an indispensable part and includes possibilities for developing of this issue when contrasted with those with no family history. However late decades seen spike in the number of people getting obese with no earlier family history of obesity. This study aimed to investigate the socio-economic, demographic transitions of the male population over the period of time. It also examined connection between obesity and other serious wellbeing issues and ecological and financial components prompting the weight gain in males of Punjab, Pakistan. Through questionnaire 300 obese males were surveyed using convenient sampling technique and the responses were analyzed in SPSS. Economic status showed positive relationship with obesity. The research showed a positive correlation for each of the following with BMI: Monthly spending on fast foods (.196), life style (0.276), and family income (0.351).