NP Dyal

Incidence of Obesity and Hypertension among Hyatt Employees in Aruba, 2012

Issue:

Vol 68, Issue 2: 2019

DOI:

10:7727/wimj.2016.215

Pages:

75–79

Synopsis:

This analysis of the prevalence of obesity, hypertension and diabetes is a critical aspect for the health care of the Aruban population. This study is a point prevalence assessment of these factors in a small subset of the population, hotel workers at the Hyatt.

Abstract

Objective: Obesity and hypertension, which are associated with cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), have become a major health concern in Aruba. The present study was aimed to determine the incidence of obesity and potential hypertension among Hyatt employees in Oranjestad, Aruba.

Received:

11 May, 2016

Accepted:

24 Aug, 2016

Published:

10 Dec, 2019

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