Underweight and overweight among children in Zahedan, south-east Iran

Maddah, Mohsen; Shahraki, Touran; Shahraki, Mansour

doi:10.1017/s1368980010000388

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“…Maddah et al studied a random sample of 1079 students in Zahedan and reported overweight and obesity in 8.9% of boys and 10.3% of girls in 2010 (33). Another study by Mortazavi et al reported 12.9% overweight, similar to our study and 1.3% obesity (39.5% of female and 3.1% of male students with central obesity) in 720 students in Zahedan in 2004 (23).…”

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The Prevalence of Obesity in School Children of Zahedan-Iran; Double Burden of Weight Disorders

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Background: Obesity has a permanent effect on childrens' health and acts as a major risk factor for chronic diseases. Therefore considering children BMI is a vital parameter at each visit. Objectives: This study was performed to assess the prevalence of obesity and its determinants in school children of Zahedan in Iran. Zahedan is the capital of Sistan-and-Balouchestan province known to have the highest prevalence of underweight in Iranian children. Patients and Methods:This cross-sectional study was performed on 3582 school children, among which 1786 were girls and 1796 boys in 2012. The students aged 6 to 13 years old and selected based on a stratified random method. The body mass index (BMI) was measured for each student and being overweight/obesity was determined based on CDC 2000 definitions. Prevalence proportions were estimated by weighing the sample. The study was performed at primary and guidance schools of Zahedan. Samples were stratified from two geographic regions of Zahedan (Zone 1 and 2). Results: In the sample, 78.9% were under 85th percentile, 11.8% were overweight (85th -95th percentile) and 9.3% were obese (> 95th percentile). Weighted estimate for the prevalence of obesity/overweight in girls, boys and all 6 -13 years old students were 16.2%, 18.4% and 17.4%, respectively. Presence of overweight/obesity was related to school type (private to public schools OR = 2.13, 1.80 -2.52) and increasing age (OR = 1.12, 1.04 -1.20). Conclusions: A high prevalence of obesity was found in Zahedan students. Concurrent high prevalence of obesity/overweight and underweight demonstrates amplitude of weight problems in school children. There is an urgent need for special health programs to conduct proper diagnosis and management of obesity in Zahedan.

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“…Most of the previous studies in Iran have been limited to one city, and thus their results could not generalize to the whole country (14-16); however, there are some national studies, which have considered all provinces of Iran (6-8). Based on the results of these studies, the prevalence of underweight and overweight in different age groups were similar, with more overweight seen in elementary-school students compare to high-school students (7, 8).…”

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Growth Disorders Among 6-Year-Old Iranian Children

Kelishadi

Amiri

Motlagh

et al. 2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:Sociodemographic factors are important determinants of weight disorders. National representative studies provide a view on this health problem at national and regional levels.Objectives:This study aimed to assess the distribution of growth disorders in terms of body mass index (BMI) and height in 6-year-old Iranian children using geographical information system (GIS).Materials and Methods:In this cross-sectional nationwide survey, all Iranian children entering public and private elementary schools were examined in a mandatory national screening program in 2009. Descriptive analysis was used to calculate the prevalence of underweight, overweight, obesity, and short stature. Then, ArcGIS software was used to draw the figures.Results:The study population consisted of 955388 children (48.5% girls and 76.5% urban). Overall, 20% of children were underweight, and 14.3% had high BMI, consisted of 10.9% overweight and 3.4% obese. The corresponding figure for short stature was 6.6%; however, these growth disorders were not equally distributed across various provinces.Conclusions:Our results confirmed unequal distribution of BMI and height of 6-year-old children in Iran generally and in most of its provinces particularly. The differences among provinces cannot be fully explained by the socioeconomic pattern. These findings necessitate a comprehensive national policy with provincial evidence-based programs.

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“…In another study he showed that the rate of overweight/obesity among boys and girls was 8.9 % and 10.3 %, respectively; Prevalence of overweight increased as the boys and girls approached adolescence and it was more prevalent among girls than boys. Prevalence of overweight was directly related to maternal education in this population [18]. In another clinical cross-sectional study he reported that the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors increases with age.…”

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Food Patterns, Lifestyle, and Hypertension

Arjmand

Shahraki

Rahati

et al. 2016

Zahedan J Res Med Sci

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High blood pressure (BP) is considered as a strong predisposing factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) Environmental and genetic factors may have a role in high blood pressures. Nutrition has a potential role in the prevention of hypertension and its sequelae. Effect of lowering blood pressure by modification of complex dietary patterns may be the result of synergism between the various components of certain foods or food combinations rather than of the specific effect of a particular nutrient. Vegetarian Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and Dash Diet are three food patterns which have been associated with lowering BP. Vegetarian Diet are characterized by high intake of legumes, nuts, vegetables, and fruits. A relatively high polyunsaturated to saturated fat ratio will make by this kind of diet. Low fat content and high potassium, magnesium, and fiber content of this diet, all factors possibly cooperating to the reduction of blood pressure. Mediterranean Diet has low animal and dairy products as well as saturated fatty acids and cholesterol; it is rich in plant food, legumes, fiber, and antioxidant vitamins with olive oil as the main source of fat. The dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) is a success process in control of hypertension, which emphasizes vegetables and fruits and dairy foods with low-fat, it also includes more nuts, poultry, fish, and, whole grains and lower amounts of red meat, fats, sweets, and sugar-containing beverages. DASH diet is poorer in total and saturated fat and cholesterol and richer in potassium, magnesium, calcium, and fiber in comparison to the habitual Western diet. In conclusion, although multiple dietary factors can influence on BP and each factor has a modest effect; the combined effects of those factors can be substantial. In the current study, we review food patterns, lifestyle, and their relationship with hypertension and the possible mechanisms involved.

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Underweight and overweight among children in Zahedan, south-east Iran

Cited by 20 publications

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The Prevalence of Obesity in School Children of Zahedan-Iran; Double Burden of Weight Disorders

The Prevalence of Obesity in School Children of Zahedan-Iran; Double Burden of Weight Disorders

Growth Disorders Among 6-Year-Old Iranian Children

Food Patterns, Lifestyle, and Hypertension

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