Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Pharmata, cilt.3, sa.2, ss.41-49, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the sociodemographic and economic characteristics
of families or individuals that can affect the normal weight, overweight, obesity, and severe
obesity of the individual determined by the body mass index using the panel random-effect
ordered probit model in Turkey.
Methods: The analysis used the survey data from the 2016 Turkey Health Research created by the
Turkish Statistical Institute. The choice of the random-effect model was confirmed by a statistical
test.
Results: We found that many sociodemographic and economic factors of family members or
family significantly affect the probability of obesity groups. For example, considering the change
in the age scale of obesity, the probability of being at normal weight decreases as the ages of
family members increase, and this condition triggers being overweight, obese, and severe obese
as the age progresses. As the family income increases, the individuals become more obese, while
the education level of the individuals and the time devoted to walking for more than an hour a day
show that the individuals are successful in their maintaining a normal weight.
Conclusion: Obesity is an important problem in Turkey and should be tackled effectively. It has
been determined that the sociodemographic and economic factors of the individual significantly
affect the probability of obesity. Social risk groups that are positively associated with obesity
should be identified, and awareness training should be given to each group with appropriate
methods.