Factors associated with body mass index in children and adolescents: An international cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in childhood has implications for their future health. There are many potential contributors to overweight and obesity in childhood. The aim was to investigate the association between postulated risk factors and body mass index (BMI) in children and adolescents.

Methods

Secondary analysis of data from a multi-centre, multi-country, cross-sectional study (ISAAC Phase Three). Parents/guardians of children aged 6-7 years completed a questionnaire about their child's current height and weight, and the postulated risk factors. Adolescents aged 13-14 years reported their own height and weight and answered questions about the postulated risk factors. A general linear mixed model was used to determine the association bet

SUBMITTER: Mitchell EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5931641 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature