The Association Between Schoolwork Pressure and Overweight/Obesity in Swedish Schoolchildren Across Different Socioeconomic Groups.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Sweden, schoolwork pressure and adolescent overweight/obesity prevalence have increased in recent decades. This study investigates the relationship between schoolwork pressure and weight status, considering the moderating role of socioeconomic background.

Methods

We analysed pooled cross-sectional data from 12 154 adolescents in the nationally representative Swedish Health Behaviour in School-aged Children surveys (2013/14, 2017/18, 2021/22). Logistic regression models examined the association between schoolwork pressure and self-reported overweight/obesity status (standardised by IOTF cut-offs) across socioeconomic backgrounds assessed by the Family Affluence Scale (FAS) and perceived family wealth (PFW). We calculated population attributable fractions to quan

SUBMITTER: Comey C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12696444 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature