Childhood Obesity, Its Association and Impact Among School Children (8-15 Yrs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Obesity is a medical condition in which excess fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health. Childhood obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges for the 21st century. In 2010, WHO estimated that 42 million children under 5 years of age were overweight or obese. The Gulf region is not exempt. Study in a number of different areas and provinces have reported a high prevalence of overweigh and obesity in Saudi children in all age groups. Objectives: This study aimed to identify the risk factors related to obesity in early life and to identify the children perception toward obesity in the selected schools in Riyadh. Methods: Cross-sectional study on a sample of 192 female students aged from 8-15 years. Data was collected using a questionnaire form. Then BMI was calculated measuring weight and height then analyzed using SPSS. Results: 90% of the participants were Saudis and 9.4 % were non Saudis. The BMI of the participants was:13.5% obese, 16.7% overweight, half the participants was normal 53.6% and the remaining 16.7% underweight. Majority (74.5%) of them think that both nutrition and physical activity are equally important. About 90.1% of the participants think that obesity is a problem. More than two thirds of the participants come from obesity-free families, where 27.6% come from obese families. Conclusions: Study provide an evidence of increase in the prevalence of obesity among school aged girls in Riyadh in comparison to previous studies. Overweight showed higher prevalence than obesity.
Authors and Affiliations
Lama Almujalli, Nada Almarshoud, Tahani AlBohairy, Rawan Aljaeed, Sarah Altuwaijiri, Maram Al-suwidan, Alsafa Alkulaib, Aliyah Alanzi, Nouf Aldafeery, Deem Alfandi, Loujain Alotaibi, Maha Aldhferi, Yosef elgezouli
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.4.019
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