Prevalence of Obesity in School Children and Its Relation to Lifestyle Behaviors in Al-Ahsa District of Saudi Arabia

Saleh, Ahmed; Alhaiz, Aqeel S.; Khan, Ataur Rahman; Al-Quwaidhi, Abdulkareem J; Aljasim, Majdi; Almubarak, Adeeb; Alqurayn, Ahmed; Alsumaeil, Mohammed; AlYateem, Akeel

doi:10.5539/gjhs.v9n12p80

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“…These ndings coincide with other studies that reported that parental BMI was a signi cant factor associated with young children and teens obesity [14][15][16]. Previous local studies tackling childhood obesity reported from the Al-Hasa region in Saudi Arabia that there was a higher prevalence of being overweight or obese among children whose parents were also overweight and obese [17]. Our current study was more speci c and has shown that the father's BMI is actually a risk factor for childhood obesity in this population and not necessarily the mother's BMI.…”

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Childhood Overweight and Obesity Among the Saudi Population: A Case-Control Study Among School Children

AlJassim

2020

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BackgroundChildhood obesity is a global public health concern with major consequences. In Saudi Arabia, the percentage of children who are overweight or obese have significantly increased in the past 2 decades, raising concerns about the physical and psychosocial consequences of this burden. This study aimed at investigating the different risk factors contributing to childhood obesity in Saudi Arabia.Methods A case-control study was conducted among 492 school children (246 overweight/obese cases and 246 normal control aged 5-9 years old). Using valid and reliable instruments, parental and children characteristics, behavioural practices, screen use, and other activities were assessed as risk factors for childhood obesity using logistic regression analysis. Results An unemployed father (OR=11.90; 95%CI: 7.47-18.93), an overweight/obese father (OR=2.04; 95%CI: 1.40-2.96), an incorrect parental perception of child’s weight status (OR=2.54; 95%CI: 1.75-3.68), Caesarean delivery (OR=2.52; 95%CI: 1.56-4.09), daily time in active play for less than 30 minutes (OR=2.18; 95%CI: 1.44-3.28), , frequent snacking (OR=1.74; 95%CI: 1.05-2.93), and screen time use for more than 2 hours per day outside of school (OR=1.62; 95%CI: 1.12-2.34) were all independent risk factors for being overweight or obese among the selected cases. ConclusionEfforts to prevent childhood overweight and obesity in this population should focus primarily on the early identification and addressing of risk factors, such as parental characteristics and awareness of the magnitude of the burden of obesity, behavioural practices such as frequent snacking, screen time use, and physical activity.

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Childhood Overweight and Obesity Among the Saudi Population: A Case-Control Study Among School Children

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2020

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“…Children and adolescents consume snack and fast foods and low fruit, vegetable, milk and breakfast. They were also physically inactive and spent time in sedentary behaviours such as TV watching [ 95 , 96 , 97 , 98 ]. The dietary intakes of adolescents aged 13–18 years typically include foods containing low levels of micronutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin D, vitamin E, selenium and manganese [ 99 ].…”

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Current Evidence on Vitamin D Deficiency and Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children: What Does the Evidence from Saudi Arabia Tell Us?

Alaklabi

Alsharairi

2018

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Obesity and vitamin D deficiency represent major health problems among Saudi children, and have been linked to chronic diseases. Obese children are at risk of developing vitamin D deficiency, which appears to have negative influences on energy homeostasis, impeded bone mineralisation, insulin resistance and inflammation. Evidence supporting the association between vitamin D deficiency of obese children and metabolic syndrome has not specifically been studied in early childhood. The mechanisms through which vitamin D deficiency is associated with metabolic syndrome in obese children needs further elucidation. This commentary aims to (i) summarise current knowledge of the association between vitamin D deficiency and metabolic syndrome in obese children; and (ii) discuss current evidence for the association among Saudi Arabian children.

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“…Albin Saleh et al [ 9 ] assessed obesity commonness among kids and teenagers in Al-Ahsa, KSA, for the year 2016 and decided the connected preventable danger factors. Obesity and overweight were 29.6% (10.8% overweight, 3.8% fat, and 15% obese large).…”

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Data Analysis and Computational Methods for Assessing Knowledge of Obesity Risk Factors among Saudi Citizens

Abdulrahman

Alnagar

2021

Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine

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Introduction. According to the World Health Organization (2020), obesity is a growing problem worldwide. In fact, obesity is characterized as an epidemic. Objective. The aim of this paper is to use a logistic regression model as one of the generalized linear models and decision tree as one of the machine learning in order to assess the knowledge of the risk factors for obesity among citizens in Saudi Arabia. Methods and Materials. A cross-sectional questionnaire was given to the general population in KSA, using Google forms, to collect data. A total of 1369 people responded. Results. The findings showed that there is widespread knowledge of risk factors for obesity among citizens in Saudi Arabia. Participants’ knowledge of risk factors was very high (95.5%). In addition, a significant association was found between demographics (gender, age, and level of education) and knowledge of risk factors for obesity, in assessing variables for knowledge of the risk factors for obesity in relation to the demographics of gender and level of education. In addition, from decision tree results, we found that level of education and marital status were the most important variables to affect knowledge of risk factors for obesity among respondents. The accuracy of correctly classified cases was 95.5%, the same in logistic regression and decision tree. Conclusion. The majority of participants saw regular exercise and diet as an essential way to reduce obesity; however, awareness campaigns should be maintained in order to avoid complacency and combat the disease.

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Prevalence of Obesity in School Children and Its Relation to Lifestyle Behaviors in Al-Ahsa District of Saudi Arabia

Cited by 10 publications

References 35 publications

Childhood Overweight and Obesity Among the Saudi Population: A Case-Control Study Among School Children

Childhood Overweight and Obesity Among the Saudi Population: A Case-Control Study Among School Children

Current Evidence on Vitamin D Deficiency and Metabolic Syndrome in Obese Children: What Does the Evidence from Saudi Arabia Tell Us?

Data Analysis and Computational Methods for Assessing Knowledge of Obesity Risk Factors among Saudi Citizens

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