Influence of Behavioral Determinants on the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among School Going Adolescents of Aligarh.
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2014-04
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Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally and the prevention of adult obesity will require prevention and
management of childhood obesity. A study was conducted to determine the prevalence and behavioral determinants
of overweight and obesity in school going adolescents. A total of 660 adolescents from affluent and nonaffluent
schools were taken. Overweight and obesity was defined as per World Health Organization 2007 growth reference.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity was 9.8% and 4.8%, respectively. Prevalence of both overweight and obesity
was higher among males. Statistically significant difference was found in prevalence of overweight and obesity among
affluent schools (14.8% and 8.2%) and nonaffluent schools (4.8% and 1.5%). Important determinants of overweight
and obesity were increased consumption of fast food, low physical activity level and watching television for more
than 2 h/day. The prevalence of obesity is high even in small cities. Dietary behavior and physical activity significantly
affect weight of adolescent children.
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Adolescents, Dietary habits, Overweight, Obesity, Physical activity level
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Nawab Tabassum, Khan Zulfia, Khan Iqbal M, Ansari Mohammed A. Influence of Behavioral Determinants on the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among School Going Adolescents of Aligarh. Indian Journal of Public Health. 2014 Apr-June; 58(2): 121-124.