A Study on Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Adolescent children in an Urban Field Practice area of a Teaching Medical College in South India

Authors

  • Jayalakshmi Mohan Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Instituite of Medical Sciences and Research, Tamil Nadu
  • Rajan Rushender Chitharaj SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Potheri, Kancheepuram
  • Dinesh Kumar Ganesan SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Potheri, Kancheepuram

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47203/IJCH.2018.v30i03.015

Keywords:

Overweight, Obesity, School Children

Abstract

Background: Obesity is a major public health problem, causing a significant morbidity and mortality. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents aged (10-19 years) and to describe certain socio-economic, demographic characteristics related to overweight and obesity among adolescents. Material & Methods: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study conducted at the Field Practice Area of Urban Health Training Centre. A total of 900 adolescents between 10-19 years were enrolled. Parameters of height, weight and waist circumference and hip circumference were measured and recorded. Following the completion of the questionnaire, the results were compared against the body mass index (BMI). Questions from the GSHS (Global School- based student health survey) Questionnaire were also applied. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 18.7% and 5.8% among adolescents aged (10-19 years). It was found that the prevalence of overweight and obesity was more in boys compared to girls. The present study found a positive association of overweight and obesity with age, SES. Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight and obesity were high among boys and need to be addressed by primary and secondary methods of prevention.

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2018-09-30

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Mohan J, Chitharaj RR, Ganesan DK. A Study on Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Adolescent children in an Urban Field Practice area of a Teaching Medical College in South India. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 2018 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 9];30(3):273-9. Available from: https://www.iapsmupuk.org/journal/index.php/IJCH/article/view/893

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