Prevalence of underweight in children and adolescents (aged 3-18 years) from Krakow (Poland) in 1983 and 2010.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To estimate the changes in the prevalence of underweight among girls and boys living in Kraków that occurred between 1983 and 2010.

Design

The study was based on two cross-sectional surveys conducted in 1983 and 2010. The prevalence of underweight was estimated based on the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut-off points.

Setting

The study was conducted in Kraków, Poland.

Participants

Children aged 3-18 years (n 5245).

Results

Between 1983 and 2010 the prevalence of underweight decreased in both sexes. Using the IOTF criteria, the prevalence of underweight decreased from 10·5 to 10·3 % in girls and from 8·9 to 7·5 % in boys, but it was still higher in girls than in boys. According to t

SUBMITTER: Kowal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10260448 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature