Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents – A Comparative Study Between Government and Private Schools.
Indian Pediatr
; 2015 Sept; 52(9): 779-781
Article
in En
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-171963
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To compare prevalence of overweight/obesity among adolescent school children of government and private schools.Methods:
A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 1800 children aged 10-16 years. Body mass index (BMI), Waist circumference (WC), Hip circumference (HC), and Neck circumference (NC) were measured using standard guidelines.Results:
The prevalence of overweight / obesity was 27.8% (private schools - 45.2%, government schools – 10.5%). BMI, WC, NC, and Waist-hip ratio were significantly higher among private school students.Conclusion:
A differential strategic plan may be needed to prevent and control obesity among adolescent school children.
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Type of study:
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Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2015
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Article