Prevalence of obesity and overweight among school children of Pune city, Maharashtra, India: a cross sectional study

Ghonge, Swati; Bhambhani, Gaurav D.; Adhav, Prakash; Thakor, Nilesh

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20151406

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“…These findings are consistent with the study done by Ghonge S et al and S Kumar, et al in Davangere, where obesity prevalence among females (8.82%) was more than that among males (4.10%). 2,5 It is also similar to the observation of Agarwal K.N., et al which showed obesity prevalence among girls (6.7%) to be higher as compared to that amongst boys (5.4%). 6 In our study overall prevalence of obesity and overweight was 5.62% and 9.99% respectively.…”

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“…The steep increase has prompted this development to be called an epidemic and because it is worldwide, a pandemic. 2 It has been estimated that worldwide over 22 million children under the age of 5 are obese, and one in 10 children is overweight. Globally the prevalence of childhood obesity varies from over 30% in USA to less than 2% in Sub-Saharan Africa.…”

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Prevalence and determinants of obesity and overweight among school children of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat: a cross sectional study

Thaddanee

Chaudhari

Thakor

2016

Int J Contemp Pediatr

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Background: Childhood obesity itself is a predictor of adult obesity and of higher than expected adult morbidity and mortality. Due to difficulty in the treatment of obesity in adults and the many long-term adverse effects of childhood obesity, prevention of childhood obesity has now been recognized as a public health priority. The objective of the study was to know the prevalence and determinants of obesity in school children of Ahmedabad city. Methods: The present cross sectional study was undertaken during September 2015 to December 2015 in randomly selected 10 schools of Ahmedabad city,

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Prevalence and determinants of obesity and overweight among school children of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat: a cross sectional study

Thaddanee

Chaudhari

Thakor

2016

Int J Contemp Pediatr

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“…Similar prevalence of obesity and overweight in students were found in studies done by Ghonge S et al, Thaddanee R et al, Kapil et al, Kotian et al, Premnath et al and Kadilkar et al 2,[6][7][8][9][10] Early adulthood is an age of transition and clearly recognized for its vulnerability to adoption of behavior predisposing to NCD (Non Communicable Diseases) development. Hence their knowledge scope and behavioral pliability makes them an attractive group for intervention.…”

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confidence: 63%

“…The steep increase has prompted this development to be called an epidemic and because it is worldwide, a pandemic. 2 Indian data regarding current trends in childhood obesity are emerging. Available studies of Delhi and Chennai has shown the prevalence of 7.4% and 6.2% respectively.…”

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Impact of educational intervention regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among students of commerce colleges of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India

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2016

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“…1,2 The steep increase has prompted this development to be called an epidemic and because it is worldwide, a pandemic. 3 respectively. A study conducted among adolescent school children in South Karnataka has shown the prevalence of overweight and obesity to be 9.9% and 4.8% respectively.…”

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Impact of educational intervention regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among students of Government Arts Colleges, Gujarat, India

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Background: The prevalence of obesity has rising trends worldwide in almost every country in all the age groups. The objectives of the present study were to know the prevalence of obesity and overweight among students and to assess knowledge of these students regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures before and after educational interventional training.Methods: The present interventional study was undertaken during September 2016 to December 2017 in randomly selected 3 Government Arts Colleges of Patan, Ahmedabad and Vadodara city of Gujarat state, India. Total 313 students between the age group of 18 to 23 years were examined and body mass index were calculated. The prevalence of overweight and obesity were determined based on the International Obesity Task Force criteria. Single educational training for 45 minutes was given to the students and their post-intervention knowledge for same was assessed after the training. Thus collected data was analyzed using SPSS 17 (trial version).Results: Overall, the prevalence of obesity and overweight was 9.9% and 14.6% respectively. Baseline knowledge of the students regarding hazards of obesity like hypertension, cancer, myocardial infarction and diabetes mellitus was 19.5%, 18.8%, 17.3% and 16.6% respectively which was significantly increased to 91.4%, 94.2%, 96.2% and 96.8% respectively after the intervention. Baseline knowledge of the students regarding preventive measure of obesity like avoiding junk food/ healthy diet, exercise and meditation was 25.2%, 27.2% and 30.7% respectively which was significantly increased to 96.5%, 99.7 and 98.7% respectively after the intervention.Conclusions: Single educational session has increased the knowledge regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among college students significantly.

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Prevalence of obesity and overweight among school children of Pune city, Maharashtra, India: a cross sectional study

Cited by 8 publications

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Prevalence and determinants of obesity and overweight among school children of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat: a cross sectional study

Prevalence and determinants of obesity and overweight among school children of Ahmedabad City, Gujarat: a cross sectional study

Impact of educational intervention regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among students of commerce colleges of Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India

Impact of educational intervention regarding hazards of obesity and its preventive measures among students of Government Arts Colleges, Gujarat, India

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