Prevalence and risk factors of simple obesity in 3 373 preschool children in Huadu District,Guangzhou

HUANG Wan-ping, CHEN Gan-ne, WEI Rong-zhong, LIU Yun-hui, WU Sui-qiong

Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2018, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (1) : 67-69.

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2018, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (1) : 67-69. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2018-26-01-18

Prevalence and risk factors of simple obesity in 3 373 preschool children in Huadu District,Guangzhou

  • HUANG Wan-ping, CHEN Gan-ne, WEI Rong-zhong, LIU Yun-hui, WU Sui-qiong
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Objective To examine the prevalence and influencing factors of children's obesity in Huadu District of Guangzhou,and to provide the scientific basis for preventing obesity in children. Methods A total of 3 373 children at the age of 2~6 years old in 10 kindergartens from Huadu district of Guangzhou were selected randomly by a random cluster sampling method from September to October,2016 and all subjects' basic information( height,weight,habits,parents,etc)were investigated.The prevalence rate of childhood obesity and its related factors were analyzed. Results The data showed that the rates of obesity and over-weight in preschool children were 3.0% and 8.7% respectively.Risk factors of obesity included high birth weight,non-breastfeeding,fast eating;eating while watching TV or playing while eating,meal times,encouragement of eating and food reward,having meals outside,parents' age and BMI,abnormal conditions at birth,maternal appetite,neglection of children's physical examination by parents.Long sleep time was the protective factor of obesity. Conclusions Childhood obesity is more related to lifestyle.The key to prevent obesity is to create a good family environment,to develop good eating habits and lifestyle.

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obesity / preschool children / influencing factor

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HUANG Wan-ping, CHEN Gan-ne, WEI Rong-zhong, LIU Yun-hui, WU Sui-qiong. Prevalence and risk factors of simple obesity in 3 373 preschool children in Huadu District,Guangzhou[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2018, 26(1): 67-69 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2018-26-01-18

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