Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight in Children: A Study in Government Primary Schools in Rabat, Morocco

Dekkaki, Imane Cherkaoui; Mouane, Nezha; Ettair, Said; Meskini, Toufik; Bouklouze, Aziz; Barkat, Amina

doi:10.1016/j.arcmed.2011.12.004

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“…They included data on overweight and obese children and in Algeria [ 22 – 25 ], Bahrain [ 24 ], Egypt [ 26 , 27 ], Jordan [ 28 – 33 ], Kuwait [ 34 – 40 ], Lebanon [ 41 – 45 ], Morocco [ 46 ], Palestine [ 47 ], Qatar [ 48 – 50 ], Saudi Arabia [ 51 – 63 ], Sudan [ 64 ], Syria [ 65 ], Tunisia [ 66 , 67 ], UAE [ 68 – 72 ], Yemen [ 73 , 74 ] and multi-country studies [ 4 , 75 , 76 ].…”

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A systematic review of childhood obesity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: Prevalence and risk factors meta-analysis

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Obesity rates are rising globally, but there is evidence that young people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are at particularly high risk. We systematically searched the literature to map the MENA region for prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity, and examine the underlying risk factors and adverse effects associated with obesity in this region. Inclusion criteria were: English-language, non-basic-science focused articles that used any of the standard obesity definitions and were conducted in the MENA countries within the last five years. We searched PubMed using combinations of key terms ((childhood) OR adolescence) AND obesity) AND (MENA or each country) AND (“last five years” [PDat]). Studies demonstrated an increasing prevalence of obesity among many countries in the MENA region, especially in the Gulf area. Notably, in Kuwait, prevalence rates of overweight and obesity were 25.6% and 34.8% among young males and 20.8% and 20.5% among females. A meta-analysis revealed that physical inactivity, increased screen time, and higher social status were risk factors for childhood obesity. Childhood and adolescent obesity is a major challenge facing countries of the MENA region. Further research is needed to fully investigate the role of nutrition and other specific risk factors and evaluate various interventions to manage this pervasive and growing health problem.

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“…In Morocco, Dekkaki et al found no significant relationship between parents’ education, occupation, or monthly income and obesity in children [ 46 ]. In Syria, Nasreddine et al showed that the odds of obesity increased consistently but non-significantly with increasing educational attainment of both parents and with lower crowding index.…”

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A systematic review of childhood obesity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: Prevalence and risk factors meta-analysis

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“…In the past two decades, changes in lifestyles (including eating behavior) have led to a rapid increase in the prevalence of obesity in “developed” and “developing” countries. Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of obesity among young people and children has been recently documented (1, 2).…”

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Potent effects of, and mechanisms for, modification of crosstalk between macrophages and adipocytes by lactobacilli

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Yoda

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“…In a study by Dekkaki in Morocco on primary school chidren of low socioeconomic status, the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 8.7%. overweight was 5.1% and obesity was 3.6% ( Cherkaoui Dekkaki et al, 2011 ). In another study by Scarlett and colleagues on the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children six to ten years of age in in Jamaica in 2013 the prevalence of overweight and obesity was 10.6% and 7.1%, respectively.…”

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Prevalence and Trend of Overweight and Obesity among Schoolchildren in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran

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Hosseiny²,

Kompani³

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Introduction:Obesity is an important risk factor for some chronic diseases. Since the effect of obesity is long-standing, monitoring childhood obesity should be the first step in the health policy for interventions regarding early prevention of chronic diseases. In this study we aim to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among school children in the city of Ahvaz.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was designed. A sample of 5811 children, 2904 (49.97%) boys and 2907 (50.03%) girls, was selected and their heights and weights were measured in 2012-2013 academic year. Measurements of height and weight were made by using calibrated equipment and according to standardized protocol with the children having light clothes and without wearing shoes. The adjusted odds ratio of obesity and overweight for age and sex were calculated from multiple logistic regression model.Results:A total 685 (23.6%) of boys and 561 (19.3%) of girls were overweight. and 190(6.05%) of boys and 130 (4.5%) of girls were obese. The proportion of overweight and obese boys was significantly higher than that of girls (p<0.001). Logistic regression showed significant increase in the likelihood of being overweight with the increasing age OR=1.50, C.I.95%: (1.43, 1.57).Conclusion:The prevalence of overweight and obesity increased markedly with age. This shows the importance of early prevention by doing interventions and training since the first year of primary school.

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Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight in Children: A Study in Government Primary Schools in Rabat, Morocco

Cited by 20 publications

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A systematic review of childhood obesity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: Prevalence and risk factors meta-analysis

A systematic review of childhood obesity in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: Prevalence and risk factors meta-analysis

Potent effects of, and mechanisms for, modification of crosstalk between macrophages and adipocytes by lactobacilli

Prevalence and Trend of Overweight and Obesity among Schoolchildren in Ahvaz, Southwest of Iran

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