Overweight, stunting, and anemia are public health problems among low socioeconomic groups in school adolescents (12-15 years) in the North Gaza Strip

Abudayya, Abdallah; Thoresen, Magne; Abed, Yacine; Holmboe‐Ottesen, Gerd

doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2007.09.017

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“…Both underweight and stunting were higher among boys than among girls in both governorates. The same pattern between boys and girls of higher underweight (7.0% versus 3.8%) and higher stunting (13.7% versus 6.2%) among boys was reported in the 2002 Gaza study [16]. Similar patterns of higher underweight [29] and higher stunting among boys [31,32] have been also found in other developing countries.…”

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Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of stunting, underweight, and overweight among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) in two major governorates in the West Bank

Mikki

Abdul-Rahim

Awartani³

et al. 2009

BMC Public Health

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BackgroundThere is little information about height and weight status of Palestinian adolescents. The objective of this paper was to assess the prevalence of stunting, underweight, and overweight/obesity among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) and associated sociodemographic factors in 2 major governorates in the West Bank.MethodsA Cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2005 comprising 1942 students in 65 schools in Ramallah and Hebron governorates. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaires from students and parents. Weights and heights were measured. Overweight and obesity were assessed using the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reference and the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria. Stunting and underweight were assessed using the 2000 CDC reference.ResultsOverweight/obesity was more prevalent in Ramallah than in Hebron and affected more girls than boys. Using the 2000 CDC reference, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Ramallah among boys was 9.6% and 8.2%, respectively versus 15.6% and 6.0% among girls (P < 0.01). In Hebron, the corresponding figures were 8.5% and 4.9% for boys and 13.5% and 3.4% for girls (P < 0.01). Using the IOTF criteria, the prevalence of overweight and obesity among boys in Ramallah was 13.3% and 5.2%, respectively versus 18.9% and 3.3% for girls. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among boys in Hebron was 10.9% and 2.2%, respectively versus 14.9% and 2.0% for girls. Overweight/obesity was associated with high standard of living (STL) among boys and with the onset of puberty among girls. More boys were underweight than girls, and the prevalence was higher in Hebron (12.9% and 6.0% in boys and girls, respectively (P < 0.01)) than in Ramallah (9.7% and 3.1% in boys and girls, respectively (p < 0.01)). The prevalence of stunting was similar in both governorates, and was higher among boys (9.2% and 9.4% in Ramallah and Hebron, respectively) than among girls (5.9% and 4.2% in Ramallah and Hebron, respectively). Stunting was negatively associated with father's education among boys and with urban residence, medium STL and onset of puberty among girls.ConclusionUnder- and overnutrition co-exist among Palestinian adolescents, with differences between sexes. Region, residence, STL, and onset of puberty were associated factors.

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Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of stunting, underweight, and overweight among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) in two major governorates in the West Bank

Mikki

Abdul-Rahim

Awartani³

et al. 2009

BMC Public Health

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“…This cross sectional study is the first to evaluate the nutritional status of essential micronutrient; zinc and its relationships to dietary habit, anthropometric measures and physical activity among adolescents aged 12 -15 years old in the Gaza Strip. Few researchers correlated the nutritional status with physical activities among the same age in occupied Palestinian territories [14][15][16]. The aim of the current study differed from the other studies as the nutritional status of zinc was highlighted and correlated to dietary habit, anthropometric measures and physical activity.…”

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Nutritional assessment of zinc among adolescents in the Gaza Strip-Palestine

Abunada¹,

Jalambo²,

Ramadan³

et al. 2013

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Zinc deficiency, obesity and stunting can be observed together in some developing countries. Moreover, zinc deficiency may enhance fat deposition and decrease lean body mass. In term of health, adequate absorbable zinc in food is essential for human health and growth. On the other hand, zinc deficiency affects children's physical growth and deteriorates health status and increases the risk and severity of a variety of infectious diseases. The aim of the study is to assess zinc nutritional status among early adolescents in the Gaza Strip-Palestine. Methods: A cross sectional study had been performed on 296 adolescents aged 12 -15 years old. Three areas in the Gaza Strip were chosen randomly. Systematically, pupils of 7 th , 8 th and 9 th grades were selected. Height and weight measures were taken. Questionnaires including dietary habit and physical activities of pupils were collected in addition to serum zinc level measure. Results: The overall prevalence of serum zinc deficiency among adolescents was 42.5%. Zinc deficiency was more prevalent among the females (47.7%) than the males (37.2%). The overall prevalence of high body mass index was 29%. The overall prevalence of stunting was 7.6%. The stunted males (8.8%) were more prevalent than the females (6.4%). Forty-nine percent of the females live in sedentary life style, whereas 55% of the males practiced active and very active leisure physical activity. The females were less consuming of meat, eggs and milk than the males. Serum zinc level is associated positively with consumption of meat, BMI for age, stunting and physical activities. Conclusion: Zinc deficiency is prevalent among adolescents. Serum zinc level was affected positively by consumption of animal food sources. Zinc deficiency is associated positively with the life style characteristic of adolescents in the Gaza Strip.

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“…The STL index used to measure family affluence in the present study is amenities based, and is similar to what has been used in other surveys on adolescents (20)(21)(22) . It has been proven to be useful in this age group as many adolescents are unable to provide information on their parents' occupation and income (23) .…”

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Dietary habits of Palestinian adolescents and associated sociodemographic characteristics in Ramallah, Nablus and Hebron governorates

Mikki

Abdul-Rahim

Shi

et al. 2010

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To describe food habits and associated sociodemographic factors. Design: Cross-sectional survey in 2005. Setting: Ninety-six school classes in Ramallah, Nablus and Hebron governorates, Occupied Palestinian Territory. Subjects: Grade 8 and 9 students aged 13-15 years (n 2952). Methods: Self-administered student and parent questionnaires. Results: High standard of living (STL) index and residence in Ramallah were positively associated with intake of animal foods, Western-style foods, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, sweets and salty snacks. Only 26?1 % of the students ate three main meals daily; 26?2 % of the boys and 51?0 % of the girls had breakfast one to two times per week or less often (P , 0?001). Only one-quarter of students drank milk daily (32?9 % of boys and 18?3 % of girls, P , 0?001). The majority of students, boys and girls in similar proportions, consumed vegetables daily (72?8 % v. 73?8 %, respectively). Daily fruit consumption was also equally common among boys and girls (58?9 % v. 55?2 %, respectively), but with clear differences by STL, region and parents' education. Daily intake of sweets and salty snacks was common among girls, and daily intake of soft drinks was common among boys. Conclusions: Irregular meal patterns were common among Palestinian adolescents. High STL and residence in Ramallah were associated with frequent intake of foods high in sugar and fat, but also with frequent intake of fruits and vegetables. Effective interventions are needed to establish healthy dietary habits.

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Overweight, stunting, and anemia are public health problems among low socioeconomic groups in school adolescents (12-15 years) in the North Gaza Strip

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Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of stunting, underweight, and overweight among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) in two major governorates in the West Bank

Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of stunting, underweight, and overweight among Palestinian school adolescents (13-15 years) in two major governorates in the West Bank

Nutritional assessment of zinc among adolescents in the Gaza Strip-Palestine

Dietary habits of Palestinian adolescents and associated sociodemographic characteristics in Ramallah, Nablus and Hebron governorates

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