Update on Chinese American Childhood Obesity Prevalence in New York City
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-017-0656-7
Abstract: Prevalence of overweight and obesity was measured in 12,275 Chinese American children and adolescents, ages 2–19, who were patients at a large federally qualified health center in 2015. Demographic characteristics sex, age, and birthplace were… read more here.
Keywords: update chinese; overweight obesity; prevalence; chinese american ... See more keywords
The dramatic rise in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in India: Obesity transition and the looming health care crisis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2020.105050
Abstract: Abstract The dramatic increase in overweight/obesity prevalence in India and the concomitant increase in nutrition-related non-communicable diseases present critical health policy challenges. This paper analyses two successive nationally representative household datasets – the 2015–16 and… read more here.
Keywords: health; overweight obesity; time; obesity ... See more keywords
Changes in the adiposity level and prevalence of overweight/obesity among children from Kraków (Poland) within the last decade (from 2010 to 2020).
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DOI: 10.1017/s0021932022000189
Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the changes in the prevalence of overweight, obesity and high adiposity in children and adolescents from Krakow (Poland), between the years 2010 and 2020. Two cross-sectional series… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obesity; prevalence; prevalence overweight; 2010 2020 ... See more keywords
How accurate is the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents derived from self-reported data? A meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1017/s1368980018000368
Abstract: Abstract Objective The aim of the current meta-analysis was to evaluate the accuracy of using BMI based on self-reported height and weight (BMIsr) to estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents.… read more here.
Keywords: overweight obesity; prevalence; children adolescents; prevalence overweight ... See more keywords
A “fitness” Theme May Mitigate Regional Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity: Evidence from Google Search and Tweets
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DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2019.1657526
Abstract: Taking ecological perspectives to overweight and obesity, the current study applies data mining approach to examine the association between information and social environments and regional prevalence of overweight and obesity. In particular, we focus on… read more here.
Keywords: information; overweight obesity; obesity; obesity rates ... See more keywords
The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Childhood Obesity.
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000003641
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To examine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in school-age children in Isparta Province, Turkiye during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to compare the results with those of previous studies conducted in Isparta in 2005,… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence overweight; prevalence; years age; obesity ... See more keywords
Characterising the prevalence of overweight and obese status among adults with sickle cell disease
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DOI: 10.1111/bjh.18548
Abstract: Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) have historically been considered underweight. Despite increasing body mass index (BMI) in the general population, the prevalence of overweight and obese status remains unclear in the adult SCD population.… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence overweight; overweight obese; obese status; cell disease ... See more keywords
Prevalence and associated factors of overweight/obesity among school going children in Chandigarh, India.
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DOI: 10.1111/cch.12794
Abstract: BACKGROUND An increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is reported worldwide. Few data are available regarding childhood obesity in North India. The present study aimed to study the prevalence of overweight/obesity among adolescents aged 10-14, in… read more here.
Keywords: obesity among; overweight obesity; associated factors; obesity ... See more keywords
Prevalence of overweight and obesity and associated risk factors among adult residents of northwest China: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028131
Abstract: Objective Overweight and obesity have been shown to be related to multiple chronic conditions, leading to a heavy economic burden on society throughout the world. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of overweight and… read more here.
Keywords: northwest china; overweight obesity; study; obesity ... See more keywords
Trends in body mass index, overweight and obesity among adults in the USA, the NHANES from 2003 to 2018: a repeat cross-sectional survey
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-065425
Abstract: Objectives To analyse detailed trends in adult obesity from 2003 to 2018 in the USA, and provide the latest national estimates of adult obesity in 2017–2018. Design, setting and participants Analysis of data, including measured… read more here.
Keywords: 2003 2018; prevalence overweight; overweight obesity; 2017 2018 ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity among Libyan Men and Women
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/8531360
Abstract: Libya is following the trend observed in developing countries of steadily becoming more obese, such that obesity in Libya has reached epidemic proportions in the twenty-first century. The prevalence of obesity in Libya has more… read more here.
Keywords: obesity among; overweight obesity; prevalence; among libyan ... See more keywords