Situation of Obesity in Different Ages in Albania

Edison Ikonomi and Valbona Gol

Abstract

Purpose of study was aimed at assessing the prevalence and risk obesity in adult population. Methodology was cross-transverse, for one year. The study included a representative sample population of aged 25 to 65 years and 1000 individuals participated, the average age 55.29 ± 6.2 years. All data obtained from questionnaire to statistical analysis with method EXEL 2010. Software was used SM as a "Data Analysis" (DA) package in all the statistical procedures. Conclusions the study found that overweight and obesity have a high prevalence.

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