“…Moreover, sex-wise difference in the prevalence of adiposity indicators was observed in this study with boys being more overweight/obese as compared to girls. Similar trends have been observed in other studies as well, showing male preponderance to overweight/obesity as compared to female (Chudasama et al, 2017; Jain et al, 2016; Pathak et al, 2018). The possible reasons for the low prevalence of adiposity indicators in this population may include a more traditional low-fat diet, less exposure to sedentary pastimes, and a greater time spent playing outdoors, owing to rural lifestyles with much more open space.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…Numerous studies have reported varying prevalence of overweight/obesity among children and adolescents in both urban and rural India (Bisai et al, 2010; Bishwalata et al, 2010; Chudasama et al, 2017; Pathak et al, 2018; Shanmugam et al, 2016). Ranjani et al (2016) conducted a pooled analysis of overweight/obesity prevalence among Indian children and adolescents and found an increasing trend after 2010 (19.3%) as compared to earlier prevalence of 16.3% as reported in 2001–2005.…”
Background: Early-age cardiometabolic disorders have a profound impact on adult health status. Studies indicated elevated blood pressure and increased adiposity among children and adolescents to be significantly correlated with adult cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Aim: The study aims to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and adiposity indicators and their association among children and adolescents of Meghwal community, Rajasthan. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 150 boys and girls of 10–18 years. Anthropometric and physiologic variables were collected and categorized into adiposity indicators and blood pressure traits. Results: Prevalence of adiposity indicators in terms of both body mass index (BMI) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) was 2.67%, while almost half of the study participants had underweight BMI (46%). The study observed 16% and 8.67% prevalence of systolic hypertension stages I and II, respectively. Prevalence of diastolic hypertension stages I and II were 26.67% and 6.67%, respectively. The study indicated a range from 22% to 27% of high blood pressure traits attributable to increase in BMI. Further, overweight/obese BMI posed increased risk for systolic hypertension and diastolic pre-hypertension, albeit with no statistical significance. Conclusion: Findings from the present study throw light on the need for routine blood pressure measurements among children and adolescents for early detection and to prevent the risk of CVDs in adults.
“…Moreover, sex-wise difference in the prevalence of adiposity indicators was observed in this study with boys being more overweight/obese as compared to girls. Similar trends have been observed in other studies as well, showing male preponderance to overweight/obesity as compared to female (Chudasama et al, 2017; Jain et al, 2016; Pathak et al, 2018). The possible reasons for the low prevalence of adiposity indicators in this population may include a more traditional low-fat diet, less exposure to sedentary pastimes, and a greater time spent playing outdoors, owing to rural lifestyles with much more open space.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…Numerous studies have reported varying prevalence of overweight/obesity among children and adolescents in both urban and rural India (Bisai et al, 2010; Bishwalata et al, 2010; Chudasama et al, 2017; Pathak et al, 2018; Shanmugam et al, 2016). Ranjani et al (2016) conducted a pooled analysis of overweight/obesity prevalence among Indian children and adolescents and found an increasing trend after 2010 (19.3%) as compared to earlier prevalence of 16.3% as reported in 2001–2005.…”
Background: Early-age cardiometabolic disorders have a profound impact on adult health status. Studies indicated elevated blood pressure and increased adiposity among children and adolescents to be significantly correlated with adult cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Aim: The study aims to estimate the prevalence of hypertension and adiposity indicators and their association among children and adolescents of Meghwal community, Rajasthan. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 150 boys and girls of 10–18 years. Anthropometric and physiologic variables were collected and categorized into adiposity indicators and blood pressure traits. Results: Prevalence of adiposity indicators in terms of both body mass index (BMI) and waist to height ratio (WHtR) was 2.67%, while almost half of the study participants had underweight BMI (46%). The study observed 16% and 8.67% prevalence of systolic hypertension stages I and II, respectively. Prevalence of diastolic hypertension stages I and II were 26.67% and 6.67%, respectively. The study indicated a range from 22% to 27% of high blood pressure traits attributable to increase in BMI. Further, overweight/obese BMI posed increased risk for systolic hypertension and diastolic pre-hypertension, albeit with no statistical significance. Conclusion: Findings from the present study throw light on the need for routine blood pressure measurements among children and adolescents for early detection and to prevent the risk of CVDs in adults.
“…In the IAP 2015 charts, 23rd adult equivalent centile corresponds to approximately 0.55 SD (71st centile) for males and 0.67 SD (75th centile) for females; while the 27th adult equivalent centile corresponds to 1.33 SD (90th centile) and 1.63 SD (95th centile), respectively, in males and females. This revised approach has helped in early identification of children with overweight/ obesity, as noted in previous studies [6,7], and corroborated by the present study as well [1].…”
supporting
confidence: 90%
“…However, a quick comparison of the 3rd centiles of the 2015 BMI charts [4] and 5th centiles of the older charts [3] suffices to dispel this notion, as the 3rd centiles of the 2015 charts are nearly uniformly lower than the 5th centiles of the 2007 charts. Indeed, in two previous studies from Delhi and Rajkot, the proportion of school children with thinness was higher by the older IAP charts (4.4% and 5.9%, respectively) compared to the 2015 charts (2.4% and 3.4%, respectively) [6,7]. The reason for the discrepant observation in the present study is that Chalil et al have used −2 SD to define wasting using the older as well as the 2015 charts.…”
“…In a comparative study, Revised IAP 2015 growth standards have been reported to detect obese and overweight children, with precision comparable to WHO 2007 and more than IOTF standards. 8 An Iranian study among 13-14 year old girls had reported higher mean height and weight compared to the present study 9 which may be attributable to the region wise and socioeconomic status wise differences. In the present study among MIG, prevalence of overweight was 12.3%, more in female and obesity was 4.4%, comparable in male and female.…”
Background: Changing trends in dietary habits, behavioral patterns, and prevalence of overweight/obesity among adolescents is of great concern.Methods: 6469 school children from five districts of Kerala, India were enrolled. Dietary habits and behavioral patterns were collected using a pretested questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were recorded and compared with regional Indian Academy Pediatrics (IAP) reference charts. Data was computed and analyzed. Results: Mean age: Boys 14.51±0.93, Girls 14.42±1.04 years. Male: Female ratio 0.92:1. Practices like missing breakfast, non-compliance to weekly Iron Folic Acid supplementation and not taking exercise >2 hours/week were more in girls. Increased consumption of junk food, screen time >2 hours/week and not sharing life events with parents were more in boys. Mean anthropometric parameters were <50th percentile of reference charts. 6.1% had low BMI (boys, 4.2% vs. girls,7.6%,), 12.3% were overweight (boys, 14.9% vs. girls,10.2%) and 4.4% had obesity (boys, 4.7% vs. girls, 4.2%). Mean anthropometric parameters were higher in more urbanized districts. Daily consumption of junk food showed significant association with obesity and exercise >2 hours/week with normal BMI.Conclusions: Dietary and behavioral patterns and prevalence of overweight/obesity showed variability with respect to gender and region of residence. 12% were overweight and 4% had obesity. Daily consumption of junk food showed significant association with overweight/obesity and daily exercise >2 hours/week with normal BMI. Health education addressing behavioral change is recommended for better health.
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