Childhood BMI trajectories and sociodemographic factors in an Italian pediatric population.

ABSTRACT: Childhood obesity is a growing global concern due to its long-term health consequences. Yet, more research relying on multiple time-point BMI measurements is warranted to gain further insight into obesity's temporal trends. We aimed to identify BMI trajectories in children aged 2-10 years and evaluate their association with sociodemographic factors. This retrospective cohort study utilized data from the PEDIANET registry, containing sociodemographic, clinical, and prescribing information on patients assisted by Italian family pediatricians, linked to the corresponding area deprivation index. 29,576 children with at least 10 years of follow-up, born at term with normal birthweight, and at least three plausible BMI measurements were identified. BMI z-score trajectories were calculated using

SUBMITTER: Batzella E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11775260 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature