Study of childhood obesity among school children aged 6 to 12 years in union territory of Puducherry

Mahajan, Preetam; Purty, Anil J; Singh, Zile; Cherian, Johnson; Natesan, Murugan; Arepally, Sandeep; Senthilvel, V

doi:10.4103/0970-0218.80793

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“…Mahajan and his coworkers in a study on school children in Union Territory of Puducherry, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 4.98% and 2.24% respectively. [15] A similar finding was reported from another study in Kerala by Raj et al, indicated an increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity from 4.94% and 1.26% in 2003 to 6.57% and 1.89% in 2005 with particular rise in the age group 5-11 yrs. Andhra Pradesh had 2nd highest prevalence of overweight (5.68%), and lowest prevalence of obesity (0.57%).…”

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Anthropometric Measurements Determinant Nutritional Status of Urban Primary School Children in Selected Areas of Iran and India: A Comparative Study

Hooshmand¹

2014

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Abstract:Background: Malnutrition is a widespread problem in developing countries. Information on nutritional status of primary school children are not enough in Iran and India. The present study, made to assess prevalence of undernutrtion, stunting and wasting among urban school children in Mumbai in India and Ahwaz in Iran. Methods: Height and weight of 4570 including 2234 Iranian (1016 boys, 1218girls) and 2336 Indian (1240 boys, 1096 girls), aged 6-9 years, attending primary schools residing in Mumbai, India and Ahwaz, Iran were measured and the body mass index (BMI) calculated. The World Health Organization's (WHO) anthropometric indices of weight-for-age (WA) and height-for-age (HA) and weightfor-height were used to assess the children's nutritional status. Results: Underweight, stunting and wasting occurred in 3.2%, 1.5% and 4.1%% of Indian and 0.2%, 5.4% and 1.7% of Iranian children. WAZ mean scores of children were -0.071±1.195 for boys and -0.287±3.241 for girls in Iran and -0.238±0.823 for boys and 0.108±1.080 for girls in India. HAZ mean scores were -0.163±1.219 for boys and -0.515±3.141 for girls in Iran and -0.028±0.770 and -0.017±0.993 for girls in India. BMI mean scores were 0.044±1.081 for boys and 0.304±0.957 for girls in Iran and -0.345±0.796 for boys and -0.

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Anthropometric Measurements Determinant Nutritional Status of Urban Primary School Children in Selected Areas of Iran and India: A Comparative Study

Hooshmand¹

2014

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“…A study has shown similar results. (10) The combined prevalence of overweight and obesity is higher in boys of classes II (Age about 7 years). This observation can be explained on the basis that boys are favoured over girls for access to calorie-dense food.…”

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“…Similar findings have been reported in the study of age groups in studies conducted in different parts of India. (9,10) Though different parameters and growth references were used to define overweight and obesity, higher prevalence of it has been reported from rural part of Maharashtra also. (11,12) The prevalence of overweight and obesity in young boys has been reported to be 19.9% and 5.7% respectively using International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria in a study conducted in urban Pune.…”

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Comparative Assessment of Nutritional Status in Urban School Children Using Three Different Growth Scales

Poyekar¹,

Ambike²,

Raje³

et al. 2017

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BACKGROUND School age and adolescence represent a dynamic period of physical growth as well as of mental development. Children are particularly vulnerable to nutritional disorders during these periods. Nutritional status of children in these age groups are assessed and monitored commonly by using weight and height for age/gender growth charts. Though BMI (Body Mass Index) is widely used in adult population to define overweight/obesity, it is not used in children routinely to assess nutritional status, especially overnutrition. Aims and Objectives-1. To estimate the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity in school children using Revised Indian Academy of Paediatrics 2015 growth charts. 2. To compare the difference in rate of prevalence of unhealthy nutritional status by using weight for age/gender and BMI for age/gender criteria. MATERIALS AND METHODSA cross-sectional/observational study was conducted in Urban Schools. Student's anthropometric data was recorded from classes II (Age-7 years), V (Age-10 years) and VIII (Age-13 years). A Revised Indian Academy of Paediatrics 2015 growth charts were used to assess the nutritional status. RESULTSOut of 1154 children, 698 (60.4%) were boys and 456 (39.6%) were girls. The prevalence of overweight was 10.83% (10.88% boys and 10.74% girls) and that of obesity was 5.11% (4.30% boys and 6.36% girls). At the same time, 9.73% children were underweight using BMI for age/gender as criteria. Obesity was more in adolescent girls. The proportion of overweight and obesity increased with age in girls. The number of children identified as underweight, overweight/obese was more when BMI for age/gender was used as criteria. CONCLUSIONAmongst the various anthropometric parameters used to assess nutritional status in children and adolescents, BMI for age/gender is a better indicator for early recognition of undernutrition as well as overnutrition during mid-childhood and adolescence period. By monitoring BMI in all children, Healthcare professionals can play a significant role in preventing undernutrition as well as overweight and obesity amongst school children. KEYWORDSChildren, Body Mass Index, Overweight, Obesity, Prevalence. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: BACKGROUNDThe children in developing countries including India presently suffer from the double threat of overnutrition and undernutrition due to a rapid epidemiological, nutritional and demographic transitions. (1.2) Due to targeted interventions to address the problem of undernutrition, the prevalence of undernutrition is on decline, but at the same

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“…Compared to Indian studies prevalence was high which may indicate raising trend in the prevalence. [11][12][13] And also in most of these studies CDC charts was used for assessing BMI Status where as we Prevalence of obesity and overweight was more among the younger children, overweight was more prevalent among males and obesity among females.…”

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Prevalence, risk factors and attitude of parents towards childhood obesity among school children in Bangalore city

Dasappa

Fathima

Ganesh³

et al. 2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, risk factor attitude of parents towards obesity and overweight among the school children between the age group of 6-13 years.Methods: A structured questionnaire was filled by the parents and weight and height was measured by school nurse in a private school in Bangalore city.Results: Prevalence of overweight was 13.20% and obesity was 17.13%. Birth weight and sport was strongly associated with the prevalence. Sports protect the child from the overweight and obesity. Parent’s perception about their child’s BMI status was good. Parent’s attitude of having meal with their child and their estimation of child’s physical activity was protective and the attitude of controlling diet of the child was a risk factor for overweight and obesity. Though the parents were able to estimate their child as overweight and obese they were not willing for further advice.Conclusions: Prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing. Higher birth weights, parental attitude of controlling child’s diet are the potential risk factors. Involvement in sports, parental attitude of having food with child and awareness about their physical activity are protective.

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Study of childhood obesity among school children aged 6 to 12 years in union territory of Puducherry

Cited by 46 publications

References 8 publications

Anthropometric Measurements Determinant Nutritional Status of Urban Primary School Children in Selected Areas of Iran and India: A Comparative Study

Anthropometric Measurements Determinant Nutritional Status of Urban Primary School Children in Selected Areas of Iran and India: A Comparative Study

Comparative Assessment of Nutritional Status in Urban School Children Using Three Different Growth Scales

Prevalence, risk factors and attitude of parents towards childhood obesity among school children in Bangalore city

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