Prevalence of obesity among preschool children in Maanshan city

WANG Su-mei; Liu Qian-qi; YAN Shuang-qin; GU Chun-li; LI Yue-xia; ZHAO Yong-hua

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2014-22-05-36

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2014, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (5) : 553-555. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2014-22-05-36

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Prevalence of obesity among preschool children in Maanshan city

WANG Su-mei¹,Liu Qian-qi²,YAN Shuang-qin¹,GU Chun-li¹,LI Yue-xia³,ZHAO Yong-hua⁴

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Objective To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of overweight and obesity in children of Maanshan,provide a scientific basis for developing effective interventions. Method Preschool children was conducted among 3 891 children in ranging from ages 3 to 6 years old.Anthropometric measurements were collected. Results The prevalence of overweight was 13.6%,The prevalence of simple obesity was significangtly higher in boys(χ²=10.546,P=0.001).The detection rate of simple obesity among the children wed a rising tendency with age(χ²=19.504,P<0.001),and increased obviously after 5 years old. Conclusion Efforts to prevent and treat obesity in Maanshan need a substantial focus on preschool children.

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overweight / obesity / prevalence / preschool children

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WANG Su-mei,Liu Qian-qi,YAN Shuang-qin,GU Chun-li,LI Yue-xia,ZHAO Yong-hua. Prevalence of obesity among preschool children in Maanshan city[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2014, 22(5): 553-555 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2014-22-05-36

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