Values of body roundness index according different sociodemographic characteristics and healthy habits in caucasians

Abstract

[eng] Introduction: Obesity is a chronic disease characterized by an increase in fat mass and consequently by weight gain. The increase in the prevalence of obesity implies an increase in the prevalence of several obesity-related comorbidities. Several indices have been developed to determine obesity. The BRI is a new index to assess obesity. So far, only a few studies have been done using BRI. To learn more about this new index, a study is proposed whose objective was to analyze, in a large population, the relationship between a new index to assess obesity, the LBBB, and different sociodemographic parameters and healthy habits. Methods: Descriptive and cross-sectional study in 60,799 Caucasian adult workers in which the BRI (Body Roundness Index) has been evaluated as a measure of obesity and its relationship with different parameters of age, sex, social class and educational level and healthy habits such as tobacco consumption. physical activity, dietary consumption of fruits and vegetables, and alcohol consumption. Results: Male sex, age 50 years and older, social classes II-III, non-university studies, smokers, poor diet and low physical activity increase the risk of presenting elevated BRI, the highest OR being for alcohol consumption OR: 75.77 (73.98-77.56) in women and OR: 80.65 (79.71-81.58) in men, and not physical exercise with OR: 8.97 (8.49-9.46) in women and OR: 11.02 (10.53-11.52) in men. Conclusion: Unhealthy habits, especially alcohol consumption and a somewhat less low level of physical activity and unhealthy eating, greatly increase the risk of developing high LBBB values.