Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents – A Comparative Study Between Government and Private Schools.
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2015-09
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Abstract
Objective: To compare prevalence of overweight/obesity among adolescent school children
of government and private schools.
Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 1800 children aged 10-16
years. Body mass index (BMI), Waist circumference (WC), Hip circumference (HC), and
Neck circumference (NC) were measured using standard guidelines.
Results: The prevalence of overweight / obesity was 27.8% (private schools - 45.2%,
government schools – 10.5%). BMI, WC, NC, and Waist-hip ratio were significantly higher
among private school students.
Conclusion: A differential strategic plan may be needed to prevent and control obesity
among adolescent school children.
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Body mass index, Bodyweight, Prevalence, Socioeconomic status, Students
Citation
Patnaik Lipilekha, Pattanaik Sumitra, Sahu Trilochan, Rao E Venkata. Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents – A Comparative Study Between Government and Private Schools. Indian Pediatrics. 2015 Sept; 52(9): 779-781.