A Study on Prevalence and Factors Associated With Obesity among Adolescents in Shivamogga City – A Cross Sectional Study

Authors

  • Rajashree Kotabal Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga
  • Nandini Chilgod Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga
  • Mangala N Belur Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga
  • Kanchana Nagendra Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga

Keywords:

Obesity, non-communicable diseases, school children

Abstract

Introduction: Prevalence of obesity in childhood ranges from 5% to 20%. Earlier detection of obesity and its risk factors in children is important to prevent development of complications in adult life.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and risk factors associated with obesity among adolescents.

Methodology: Cross sectional study was conducted for a period of 3 months from July to September 2015 among 13 to 16 years high school children in urban area of Shivamogga city. Sample size was calculated by taking prevalence as 5% and ԑ = 0.35 and sample size was found to be 596. Pretested semi structured questionnaire was used for data collection and anthropometric measurements were recorded as per the WHO guidelines.

Results: In the present study prevalence of overweight and obesity were found to be 7.67% and 5.83% respectively. The socioeconomic status, junk food intake, watching TV and playing video/mobile games were found to be statistically significant with the obesity.

Conclusion: The prevalence of obesity was high among adolescents in urban area. Study recommends education about the diet and physical activity to adolescents.

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2018-01-31

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Kotabal R, Chilgod N, Belur MN, Nagendra K. A Study on Prevalence and Factors Associated With Obesity among Adolescents in Shivamogga City – A Cross Sectional Study. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2018 Jan. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];9(01):29-32. Available from: https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/630

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