Prevalence of and risk factors for overweight and obesity among adolescents in Morocco.
East Mediterr Health J
; 24(6): 512-521, 2018 Jul 29.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Overweight and obesity among children and adolescents is a major public health concern and their prevalence is increasing worldwide at an alarming rate in both developing and developed countries.AIMS:
The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in a representative sample of 12-18-year-old schooled adolescents in Fez, Morocco, and to investigate the possible risk factors associated with adolescent obesity.METHODS:
A cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2014 and March 2015 in public secondary schools. Data were collected from a questionnaire. Weight and height were measured, and body mass index was calculated. Weight was classified according to the reference curves of WHO (2007). Data on 1818 adolescents aged 12-18 years were used.RESULTS:
The prevalence of overweight was 7.69% and that of obesity was 3.41%. Overweight and obesity in adolescents were positively correlated to having a father (odds ratio (OR) = 1.58, P = 0.008) or a mother with higher education (OR = 1.56, P = 0.009). High family income (OR = 2.115, P = 0.028), motorized transport to school (adjusted OR = 1.77, P = 0.017), using a computer for > 4 h/day (OR 2.56, P = 0.004) and frequent consumption of soda and soft drinks (OR = 1.42, P = 0.04) were also correlated with an increased risk for overweight and obesity.CONCLUSIONS:
This study provides useful findings that could be elaborated on and expanded in studies on overweight and obesity among adolescents in Morocco.Mots clés
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Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Obésité pédiatrique
Type d'étude:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Africa
Langue:
En
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J
Sujet du journal:
MEDICINA
Année:
2018
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Maroc