The prevalence of overweight and obesity and the assessment of associated risk factors among school-aged adolescents in Kandahar City, Afghanistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescent obesity is a growing global public health issue, contributing to the early onset of non-communicable diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. In South Asia, including Afghanistan, urbanization and lifestyle changes have triggered a nutritional shift marked by unhealthy diets and reduced physical activity. Yet, research on adolescent obesity in Afghanistan, particularly in urban areas like Kandahar, is scarce. Kandahar's rapid development and cultural diversity necessitate an assessment of obesity prevalence and associated risk factors among school-going adolescents to inform health policies.

Methods

This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 384 male adolescents (aged 10-19 years) in Kandahar City between February and J

SUBMITTER: Mako M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12558500 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature