ABSTRACT

Obesity has become a significant public health concern globally, including in India. The prevalence of obesity among school children is rising, leading to various health implications. Obesity not only impacts the immediate health of these children but also lays the foundation for a host of chronic diseases in adulthood, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and musculoskeletal disorders. The study aimed to assess and find the association between risk factors associated with obesity and with selected socio-demographic variables. 126 subjects were recruited by using non-probability purposive sampling technique. Accu-chek Glucometer was used to monitor blood glucose level. The study revealed that about 55.6% of children belonged to the age group 10-12 years. Adequate fruits intake was reported by 20.6% of obese children and 620.6% of nonobese a children. Roughly equal proportions of obese and non obese children engage in lessthan two hours of physical activity per day. The risk factors which were found to be statistically associated with children obesity were age, height and weight predominantly. The study spotlighted that children obesity is rising at an alarming rate, the dietary determinants of obesity need to be addressed at the level of schools, families, and community. Keywords: Risk factors, Obese, School children, Schools
Publication date: 15/10/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.10.1038