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Acta Biomedica Scientia

Volume 6, Issue 3, 2019
Mcmed International
Acta Biomedica Scientia
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2348 - 215X (Print), 2348 - 2168 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Title
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOYS: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
Author
Dr Borphalkar Sandeep Khanderao
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Childhood obesity, Elementary school boys, Prevalence, Risk factors, Parental education
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among elementary school boys aged 6-10. The study, conducted in a randomly selected school, involved measuring the weights and heights of 662 students to calculate their body mass index (BMI). The findings revealed that 20.2% of students were overweight, while 16.8% were classified as obese. Factors such as family size (>11 members), having an unemployed father, and having obese siblings were significantly associated with an increased risk of obesity. Additionally, a significant correlation was observed between obesity risk and the presence of obese siblings, an unemployed father, or belonging to a large family (more than 11 members). Moreover, the study identified an elevated risk of obesity among students with chronic diseases, older age, and a higher level of parental education. These results underscore the importance of implementing health education programs targeting families to address and prevent childhood overweight and obesity
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