Prevalence of overweight and obesity and its associated factors among students in secondary schools in the urban field practice area of a medical college in Mangalore
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Community Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Obesity is a chronic complex, multifactorial and most common nutritional disorder, prevalent all over the globe and affecting children as well as adults. The disease and its complications increase the risk of chronic and noncommunicable diseases. The World Health Organization has described obesity as one of todays' most neglected public health problem. This problem is increasing in adolescents and various factors contribute to it. Hence this study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among secondary school students and to identify the associated risk factors. Objectives: 1. To study the prevalence of overweight and obesity among students pursuing secondary education in schools in the Urban Field Practice Area of A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kavoor, Mangalore. 2. To study the factors influencing overweight and obesity Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 1025 students in secondary schools located in the urban field practice area of A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, from June 2012 to May 2013 using a pretested, semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire from the students in classes 8,9 and 10.Height and weight was recorded and BMI calculated using WHO age and sex-specific percentiles. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. Results: 1025 students in the age-group of 12-17years were part of the study. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among boys was 3.7% and 2.5% respectively. In girls, the corresponding figures were 4.2% and 1.4% respectively. Some of the associated factors for overweight/obesity were found to be parents' education level, family history of overweight/obesity, non-consumption of fruits, using vehicles as a mode of transport to school and television viewing. Conclusion: The study concludes that the prevalence of overweight/obesity is high among the students of our urban field practice area. There is an urgent need to address the problem early as most of the variables found to be significantly associated are modifiable risk factors.
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Keerthi S Yalaburgi, Prashant M Naik, Oliver D’Souza, Krutarth R Brahmbhatt
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