A study on prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst school children of Bangalore

Authors

  • Sunil Kumar D. R. Department of Community Medicine, Akash Institute of Medical Sciences, Devanahalli, Karnataka, India
  • Rohith M. Department of Community Medicine, Akash Institute of Medical Sciences, Devanahalli, Karnataka, India
  • Greeva Philip Department of Community Medicine, Akash Institute of Medical Sciences, Devanahalli, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185236

Keywords:

Obesity, Overweight, School children, Physical activity

Abstract

Background: As such, obesity and overweight have both been described as anomalous accumulation of excessive body fat which may be harmful to health. Obesity is one of the most prominent problems imminent among all societies, particularly in developing countries. Often these conditions lead to complications such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and if not treated timely, death. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst school children of Bangalore and to study the association of age and gender with overweight and obesity amongst school children of Bangalore.

Methods: School based cross sectional study was conducted at B.G.S International school, from August to December 2017. Students aged 6 to 16, who were present during the survey, were included in the study.

Results: Overall, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among the students were 7.09% and 4.08%. The prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst boys were 3.19% and 2.04%. The prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst girls were 3.90% and 2.04%.

Conclusions: Integrating physical activity and nutrition education in school curriculum at all levels will play a great part in decreasing the prevalence of obesity and overweight.

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2018-12-24

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Kumar D. R., S., M., R., & Philip, G. (2018). A study on prevalence of overweight and obesity amongst school children of Bangalore. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 6(1), 159–163. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20185236

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