Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents – A Comparative Study Between Government and Private Schools.
| dc.contributor.author | Patnaik, Lipilekha | |
| dc.contributor.author | Pattanaik, Sumitra | |
| dc.contributor.author | Sahu, Trilochan | |
| dc.contributor.author | Rao, E Venkata | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2016-02-05T07:36:47Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2016-02-05T07:36:47Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2015-09 | |
| dc.description.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. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.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. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/171963 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.source.uri | https://www.indianpediatrics.net/sep2015/sep-779-781.htm | en_US |
| dc.subject | Body mass index | en_US |
| dc.subject | Bodyweight | en_US |
| dc.subject | Prevalence | en_US |
| dc.subject | Socioeconomic status | en_US |
| dc.subject | Students | en_US |
| dc.title | Overweight and Obesity among Adolescents – A Comparative Study Between Government and Private Schools. | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |