Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
Body Mass Index is an index that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults. It is defined as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters.The growing epidemic of obesity in our society has become a major public health issue where the proportion of overweight and obese among women aged 15-59 have increased from 68 percent in 2008 to 76 percent in 2015
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* pregnant women * single fetus * gestational age \>28weeks
Exclusion criteria
* patient refusal * multifetal pregnancy * Medical illness prior to pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The incidence of preeclampsia in both groups | 24 hours | The number of women who develop hypertension with proteinuria in pregnancy |
Countries
Egypt