Prevalence of overweight/obesity and related factors in Keerqin District, Tongliao City: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to analyze the prevalence of overweight/obesity and the factors influencing these conditions among 9- to 18-year-old adolescents in Keerqin District of Tongliao City. We explored whether overweight/obesity is accompanied by differences in eating habits, lifestyle, and mental health.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was administered to 1,736 adolescents in November 2020. A physical examination was performed for each participant, and an online questionnaire was adopted to collect information. The association of several risk factors with overweight/obesity was explored using a logistic regression model.

Results

The prevalence of overweight/obesity in the study population was 43.32%. The risk of overweight/obesity was higher among nonresident st

SUBMITTER: Zhuang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10403123 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature