The relationship between socioeconomic status and childhood overweight/obesity is linked through paternal obesity and dietary intake: a cross-sectional study in Chongqing, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of obesity and overweight in childhood has increased dramatically over the past decades globally. Thus, the risk factors of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents must be studied.

Objectives

This study aimed to reveal the prevalence of childhood obesity and examine the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and z-body mass index (z-BMI) via parental obesity and dietary intake using path analysis.

Methods

Stratified cluster sampling was used to select 17,007 participants aged 6-12 years on two avenues per region in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Path analysis was conducted to examine the mediators between SES and z-BMI.

Results

The prevalence rates of overweight and obesity were 13.36% and 8.60%, respectively, an

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8097861 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature