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Risk factors for obesity among school aged children in western Algeria: results of a study conducted on 293 subjects.

M Abbes, Karima Bereksi-Reguig

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BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. AIM: Before a prevention approach, it is essential to make a diagnosis on the problem and its risk factors. METHODS: We opted for a cross-sectional survey of 293 primary students of Sougueur. RESULTS: The prevalence of overweight including obesity according to IOTF cutoffs was 8.18%. A significant relationship existed between obesity and educational level of parents, level of physical activity; taking a snack and skipping the dinner. Our results seem much lower than published values. We find that excess food intake and light exercise can trigger overweight. CONCLUSION: In Algeria, it is time to launch programs for good nutritional information and a sufficient physical activity in children.

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BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. AIM: Before a prevention approach, it is essential to make a diagnosis on the problem and its risk factors. METHODS: We opted for a cross-sectional survey of 293 primary students of Sougueur. RESULTS: The prevalence of overweight including obesity according to IOTF cutoffs was 8.18%. A significant relationship existed between obesity and educational level of parents, level of physical activity; taking a snack and skipping the dinner. Our results seem much lower than published values. We find that excess food intake and light exercise can trigger overweight. CONCLUSION: In Algeria, it is time to launch programs for good nutritional information and a sufficient physical activity in children.

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BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem and its prevalence is increasing worldwide. AIM: Before a prevention approach, it is essential to make a diagnosis on the problem and its risk factors. METHODS: We opted for a cross-sectional survey of 293 primary students of Sougueur. RESULTS: The prevalence of overweight including obesity according to IOTF cutoffs was 8.18%. A significant relationship existed between obesity and educational level of parents, level of physical activity; taking a snack and skipping the dinner. Our results seem much lower than published values. We find that excess food intake and light exercise can trigger overweight. CONCLUSION: In Algeria, it is time to launch programs for good nutritional information and a sufficient physical activity in children.

Key concepts: Overweight, Obesity, Environmental health, Medicine, Physical activity, Childhood obesity, Cross-sectional study, Public health

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