Differences in the prevalence of diagnosis of overweight-obesity in Spanish children according to the diagnostic criteria set used

Bazán, María Julia Ajejas; Trujillo, Isabel; Wärnberǵ, Julia; Fernández, Silvia; Andrés, Ana López de; Farinós, Napoleón Pérez

doi:10.1016/j.gaceta.2017.07.014

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“…The prevalence of overweight (including obesity) in our study population based on WHO, CDC and IOTF references was almost similar, 29.6%, 27.4% and 27.6%, respectively, but with differences between the overweight and obesity classification using these references. A higher prevalence of overweight in boys was found in almost all other studies [ 11 , 19 , 32 , 33 ]. Regarding age, the trend was similar no matter the reference used: excess weight prevalence was highest in children before puberty (up to 10–12 years) and lowest in adolescents aged 17–18 years.…”

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“…In WHO references, a BMI of 30 kg/m 2 at the age of 18–19 years correspond to a 2SD from the median of the reference population (97.5 th percentile), while in IOTF reference a BMI of 30 kg/m 2 at age 18 years corresponds to the 98.7 th percentile in girls and 98.9 th percentile in boys. There is no consensus on which reference set is the best one: IOTF and CDC references classified fewer children as overweight and obese than the WHO reference [ 18 , 19 ].…”

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Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity in School-Aged Children in the Urban Area of the Northwestern Part of Romania

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Introduction: During the last three decades, there has been an excess weight epidemic due to changes in nutrition and lifestyle. Few data on the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children in Romania were published, without a single study representative at the national level. There are reports on the higher level of overweight and obesity in urban areas compared to rural ones. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of underweight, overweight, obesity and severe obesity in children enrolled in schools from the urban area. Material and methods: For this cross-sectional study, children from 177 schools from the urban area of five counties from the northwestern part of Romania were included after the parents signed written informed consent. Anthropometric data were recorded (weight, height) based on World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and Body-Mass-Index (BMI), and the z-score for BMI were calculated. The nutritional status was estimated using three reference criteria: WHO, International Obesity Task Force (IOTC) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Results: We analyzed data of 21,650 children (48.19% boys) age between 7 and 18 years. The prevalence of overweight was 13.8%, 16.2% and 20.3%, of obesity was 10.7%, 10.0% and 5.7% and of severe obesity was 5.1%, 1.2% and 1.6% (using WHO, CDC and IOTF cut-offs). Underweight was present in 5.2% (WHO), 6% (CDC) and 2.6% (IOTF). The highest prevalence of overweight (including obesity) was found in children aged 10 years, and the lowest in adolescents at 18 years. Boys have a higher prevalence of excess weight than girls. Using IOTF cut-offs, the prevalence of obesity and severe obesity was lower than using WHO criteria. Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight (including obesity) in children from the urban area of Western Romania was recorded at alarming levels, higher in boys and at the pre-puberty ages. There are significant differences based on the reference system used. It is important to correctly choose the reference for the definition of overweight and obesity to have the correct estimation of the target for public health measures.

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Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity in School-Aged Children in the Urban Area of the Northwestern Part of Romania

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“…A pesar de haber cierta evidencia que establece mayor obesidad y sobrepeso en chicas que en chicos, es muy escasa y no se relaciona con estudios españoles (Wang et al, 2014). La evidencia relacionada con España coincide con el presente estudio en afirmar que los chicos adolescentes presentan mayores niveles de sobrepeso y obesidad que las chicas (Bazán et al, 2017;Inchley et al, 2017).…”

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Prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad, hábitos alimentarios y actividad física y su relación sobre el rendimiento académico (Prevalence of overweight and obesity, exercise, and dietary habits, and their relation with academic achievement)

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El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar la prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad así como evaluar la práctica de actividad física y pautas alimentarias en niños escolares de 3º Ciclo de Educación Primaria y su relación con el rendimiento escolar. Un total de 115 niños de 5 y 6º de Educación Primaria fueron seleccionados en escuelas públicas de Bollullos del Condado (Huelva). La composición corporal se determinó mediante impedancia bioeléctrica (Tanita MC-980), la actividad física mediante el cuestionario PAQ-A, los hábitos alimentarios mediante un cuestionario de frecuencia de consumo, hábitos y prácticas de alimentación para escolares y el rendimiento académico con las calificaciones medias del trimestre anterior. Se observó una mayor práctica de actividad física y mayor masa muscular y ósea por parte de los chicos que las chicas. Las cifras de sobrepeso y/o obesidad y/o porcentaje graso resultaron ser elevadas y el consumo de alimentos básicos reducido, observándose relación entre un bajo consumo de frutas, verduras y lácteos con un peor rendimiento académico. Existe la necesidad de fomentar una educación en hábitos saludables, con la finalidad de aumentar la práctica de actividad física y mejores hábitos alimentarios, repercutiendo así sobre el rendimiento académico.Abstract. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as to evaluate physical activity and food frequency patterns in school-aged children from the 3rd cycle of Primary Education, and their relationship with academic achievement. A total of 115 students were selected from 5th and 6th grades of public primary schools in Bollullos del Condado (Huelva). Body composition was assessed through Tanita MC-980, physical activity through the PAQ-A questionnaire, dietary habits using a food frequency consumption questionnaire, and academic performance by reviewing students’ grades from the previous term. Results showed greater physical activity practice together with greater muscular and bone mass in boys compared to girls. Regarding fat percentage, a high prevalence of overweight and/or obesity was observed. The food consumption analysis revealed a reduced consumption of basic groups of food in contrast with unhealthier food; a relation between lower consumption of fruits, vegetables and dairy products and lower academic performance was observed. There is a need to promote healthy habits education, with the aim of increasing the practice of physical activity, as well as to improve dietary habits, which have an impact on academic performance.

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“…In this article we present the prevalences of the different levels of obesity according to two of the most widely accepted criteria: the WHO and the IOTF. Other studies have demonstrated differences in prevalences depending on the criteria used [ 25 ]; as such we present both to allow for better comparison with other studies and countries or regions. However, as the aim of this paper was not to compare in detail the two standards but rather to provide objective data on the prevalence of overweight and obesity as defined by the WHO standards, the main results will be presented using the WHO standards.…”

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Stabilization and reversal of child obesity in Andalusia using objective anthropometric measures by socioeconomic status

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BackgroundChildhood obesity continues to be a significant public health issue worldwide. Recent national studies in Spain show a stable picture. However, prevalence and trends differ by socio-economic status, age, and region. We present the trend in childhood excess weight prevalence, aged 8–15 years, in Andalusia from 2011-2012 to 2015–2016 by socio-economic status.MethodsUsing the cross-sectional Andalusian Health Surveys, objective anthropometric measures were taken for a representative sample of 8–15 year olds in Andalusia in 2011–2012 and 2015–2016. Prevalence and changes in prevalence of excess weight (overweight plus obesity) were calculated, using both the WHO and IOTF criteria, overall and for sex, age and three different indicators of SES.ResultsOverall prevalence of excess weight decreased from 42.0% in 2011–2012 to 35.4% in 2015–2016. Overweight decreased from 28.2 to 24.2% and obesity from 13.8 to 11.2%. In 2011–2012 the prevalence of excess weight in boys was 46.0%and 37.9% in girls; in 2015–2016 the difference became significant with 41% of boys with excess weight compared with 30% in girls.ConclusionsChildhood excess weight prevalence in Andalusia has decreased slightly between 2011-2012 and 2015–2016. Notably, a decrease in obesity prevalence in girls aged 8–15 years was recorded. In 2011–2012 a social gradient for excess weight prevalence across three SES indicators was observed: in 2015–2016 this gradient disappeared. Nonetheless, prevalence remains too high.

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Differences in the prevalence of diagnosis of overweight-obesity in Spanish children according to the diagnostic criteria set used

Abstract: The prevalence of overweight and obesity varies significantly according to the criteria used to define overweight and obesity. The percentiles of the Foundation Orbegozo gave the lowest estimates and the standards of growth of the World Health Organization were higher.

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Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity in School-Aged Children in the Urban Area of the Northwestern Part of Romania

Prevalence of Underweight, Overweight and Obesity in School-Aged Children in the Urban Area of the Northwestern Part of Romania

Prevalencia de sobrepeso y obesidad, hábitos alimentarios y actividad física y su relación sobre el rendimiento académico (Prevalence of overweight and obesity, exercise, and dietary habits, and their relation with academic achievement)

Stabilization and reversal of child obesity in Andalusia using objective anthropometric measures by socioeconomic status

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