A Study on Childhood Obesity and Breastfeeding Practices in Chennai
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction : The prevalence and intensity of childhood obesity has been increasing with an alarming rate globally and now it is considered to be at epidemic level. Childhood obesity has now become an important health problem in developing countries particularly India, which is currently experiencing a rapid epidemiological transition. Objectives : To find the association between childhood obesity and breastfeeding practices, childhood obesity and socio-economic status and prevalence of childhood obesity among study population. Methods : A case –control study was conducted among 128 children (12 cases and 116 controls) by a predesigned and a pretested questionnaire using convenience sampling . Data was analyzed using SPSS version 17 for windows. Proportions ,t test and Chi-square test and Odds ratio were calculated for the study variables . Results : Of the total 128 children studies majority (59.4%) were males and maximum (53.9%) were aged 5 years. Prevalence of childhood obesity was 9.4%. Exclusive breast feeding and giving colostrum was not associated with childhood obesity. Conclusion : The present study showed that exclusive breast feeding and giving colostrum was not associated with childhood obesity. So as to reduce childhood obesity awareness has to be created in schools about obesity and its incumbent health problems presently and subsequently, lifestyle and behaviour modifications like walking or cycling to school, increasing physical activity, improving quality of diet and avoidance of junk ,energy dense and micronutrient poor food. For realisation of this , a commitment by all sectors of society is required
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Kiran Kumar D.
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