Mid-adolescent ethnic variations in overweight prevalence in the UK Millennium Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are stark ethnic inequalities in the prevalence of UK childhood obesity. However, data on adolescent overweight in different ethnic groups are limited. This study assessed ethnic inequalities in overweight prevalence during mid-adolescence using body mass index (BMI) and explored the contribution of socioeconomic and behavioural factors.

Methods

We analyzed data from 10 500 adolescents aged between 13 and 15 years who participated in sweep six of the Millennium Cohort Study. Ethnic inequalities in overweight and mean BMI were assessed using multiple regression models. Results were stratified by sex and adjusted for socioeconomic and behavioural factors.

Results

Black Caribbean males had significantly higher BMI than White males after full adjustment [

SUBMITTER: Stennett M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8565477 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature