Trends in overweight and socioeconomic inequality among children and adolescents aged 7-18 years in China from 2010 to 2020.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study was to investigate the trends in overweight and the trends in socioeconomic inequality in overweight among Chinese children and adolescents aged 7-18 years in China from 2010 to 2020.

Methods

Data for this study were obtained from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS), which conducted surveys every 2 years between 2010 and 2020. A total of 27,703 records were included, involving 12,263 children and adolescents aged 7-18 years. Height and weight were self- or parent/guardian-reported. The prevalence of overweight was calculated on the basis of 3 socioeconomic indicators (father's education level, mother's education level, and household income) using WHO and Chinese standards. According to WHO standards, overweight is defined as a sex- and age-

SUBMITTER: Zhou Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560439 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature