RETRACTED ARTICLE: Childhood obesity risk increases with increased screen time: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis

Ramírez‐Coronel, Andrés Alexis; Abdu, Wamaungo Juma; Alshahrani, Shadia Hamoud; Treve, Mark; Jalil, Abduladheem Turki; Alkhayyat, Ameer S.; Singer, Nermeen

doi:10.1186/s41043-022-00344-4

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“…This minor difference may be attributable to the selection of the study population, as 52.7% of the study participants were male and 47.3% were female, and a similar finding in the US showed that there were no gender differences in weight status among children [21]. According to the other systematic review study, there were no appreciable differences in overweight between boys and girls; however, similar findings indicated that there were slight differences between males and females [22]. Our finding does not coincide with a cross-sectional study conducted among 5-17year-old school children although the prevalence of overweight was higher in girls than in boys (58% vs. 46%), respectively [23].…”

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confidence: 67%

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity and Overweight in Erbil City, Kurdistan, Iraq: A Household Survey

Mohammed,

Shabu

2024

KJAR

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The prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased dramatically during the last three decades. It is estimated that 170 million youngsters (under the age of 18) worldwide are overweight. Obesity is commonly regarded as one of the most significant public health problems of the early 21st century due to its rapid rise and severe public health consequences. According to previous research, the prevalence rate of obesity and overweight increased in Erbil. This study aims to determine the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity rates in Erbil. This study was a household survey based on a cross-sectional study that was conducted, and a multi-stage sampling strategy was used to choose the study sample. A questionnaire was conducted to collect the data, SPSS was used for analysing the data, and Chi-square (X²), was used to identify any kind of association between different variables in the study, whereas the p-value was considered (0.05). Regarding ethical approval, the study was conducted under the guidelines of the ethical approval research committee in the College of Medicine. In this research, the prevalence rate of obesity and overweight was 30.4%, 7.7% of them were obese, and 22.7% were overweight. The obesity rates between males and females were not different. Lifestyle and habit had an impact on increasing weight gain, though the number of meals, outside eating, fast foods, and snacks between meals were statistically not significant. However, eating without hunger was significant the p-value was (0.008). On the other hand, the children's habit of using electronic devices, smartphones, and other devices was significant, either using their mobile phone or their parent's phone. In conclusion, in Erbil city, the prevalence rate of obesity and overweight was dramatically increased, as well as the lifestyle factor that contributed to the development of these conditions, especially among those children exposed to multi-screen devices. According to these results, families have to improve their lifestyles and decrease the use of electrical devices by children.

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“…As technology continues to interactions the current culture of early screen exposure [21]. Furthermore number of studies reported that there are relationship between timing exposure to screen activities, television watching, food intake motivation, and snacking demeanor among children [22].…”

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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity and Overweight in Erbil City, Kurdistan, Iraq: A Household Survey

Mohammed,

Shabu

2024

KJAR

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“…In recent years, there has been a significant increase in screen time among adolescents, which may have adverse effects on their health. Research has found a significant correlation between screen time and obesity among children [ 40 , 41 ]. Khan et al [ 42 ] found that excessive screen time of any type was associated with sleep difficulties among adolescents.…”

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Dose-response relationship between daily screen time and the risk of low back pain among children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of 57831 participants

Yue,

Wenyao,

Xudong

et al. 2023

Environ. Health Prev. Med.

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Background: The risk of low back pain (LBP) increases steeply during adolescence, and adolescents with LBP are more likely to have low back pain in their adult years. This study aimed to investigate the dose-response relationship between daily screen time and the risk of low back pain among children and adolescents. Methods: PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science were searched to collect relevant studies on daily screen time and the risk of low back pain from the establishment of the database up to December 2022. Two investigators independently screened the literature, extracted data, and evaluated the risk of bias in the included studies. Stata16.0 was used to perform a dose-response metaanalysis and the methodological quality evaluation of the included studies. Results: The results of the meta-analysis showed that there is a positive correlation between daily computer time (OR = 1.32, 1.05-1.60), daily mobile phone time (OR = 1.32, 1.00-1.64), daily TV watching (OR = 1.07, 1.04-1.09) and the risk of low back pain, separately. The dose-response meta-analysis showed that there is a linear relationship between daily computer use and low back pain. The risk of low back pain increased by 8.2% for each 1-hour of daily computer use. Conclusions: Screen time is related to the risk of low back pain, and there is a linear relationship between daily computer use and the risk of low back pain. A number of strategic measures should be taken to prevent adolescents from developing severe low back pain.

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“…In addition, numerous studies highlight the relationship between obesity and excessive time spent online. Ramí rez-Coronel [44] suggests that the obesity-promoting effects of prolonged screen time may stem from its association with increased food intake. Additionally, Aghasi et al [45] conducted a meta-analysis revealing a significant positive correlation between high levels of Internet use and overweight/obesity compared to lower levels of use.…”

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‘Heavy’ life satisfaction: Unveiling the intricate relationships between obesity and well-being in Abu Dhabi

Badri,

Alkhaili,

Aldhaheri

et al. 2024

Environ. Soc. Psychol.

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The study investigates the intricate relationship between obesity and well-being among residents in Abu Dhabi. Obesity is recognized as a significant public health concern worldwide, with potential implications for individuals' overall well-being. Understanding the complex associations between obesity and various aspects of well-being is essential for developing effective interventions to promote healthier lifestyles and improve overall quality of life. The research employs path analysis to explore the direct associations between obesity and multiple well-being indicators. Data is collected from residents in Abu Dhabi, focusing on subjective health, subjective mental health, life satisfaction, physical exercise, and satisfaction with social relationships. Path analysis allows for a comprehensive examination of the relationships between obesity and well-being indicators, providing valuable insights into the potential impacts of obesity on individuals' overall well-being. The path model reveals significant direct associations between self-perceived obesity and various well-being indicators. Specifically, obesity demonstrates direct impacts on life satisfaction, subjective mental health, subjective health, physical exercise, and satisfaction with social relationships. Notably, obesity is negatively associated with life satisfaction (-0.017) but positively associated with mental health (0.111), albeit within a negatively framed context. This suggests that obesity may adversely affect mental health despite its positive association. The findings underscore the complexity of the relationship between obesity and well-being among residents in Abu Dhabi. While obesity negatively impacts life satisfaction, it paradoxically shows a positive association with mental health, albeit within a negatively framed context. These results emphasize the importance of addressing obesity as part of efforts to promote overall well-being and improve quality of life among residents in Abu Dhabi. Future interventions should focus on promoting healthier lifestyles and addressing the psychological impacts of obesity to enhance residents' overall well-being and happiness.

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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Childhood obesity risk increases with increased screen time: a systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis

Cited by 12 publications

References 98 publications

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity and Overweight in Erbil City, Kurdistan, Iraq: A Household Survey

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity and Overweight in Erbil City, Kurdistan, Iraq: A Household Survey

Dose-response relationship between daily screen time and the risk of low back pain among children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of 57831 participants

‘Heavy’ life satisfaction: Unveiling the intricate relationships between obesity and well-being in Abu Dhabi

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