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Signs and symptoms of obesity in primary schoolsOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The prevalence of primary school children obesity is rising at an alarming rate worldwide. Children obesity has been observed in developed countries; however, its prevalence is increasing in developing countries as well. Aim: This study aimed to assess the obesity among primary school children through prevalence and associated factors. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional research design. Setting: This study was carried out in five governmental primary schools in Port Said City region. Sample: A cluster Sample was selected randomly; it compromised of 697 students. Tool: Two tools were utilized to collect necessary data in this study. Tool one: Interviewing questionnaire sheet was used to collect data about socio demographic characteristics and life styles of children. Tool two: body mass index. Results:The overall prevalence of overweight and obesity was 20.6%. The study revealed that the most independent significant predictors of overweight/obesity are, enough income 45.3%, more than three quarters were eating during TV watch or computer use,33.3% were eating fast food,50.7 % eating before bedtime and 68.8% were not eating vegetables regularly, In addition, 59% were not eating breakfast.Conclusions: There were` high significant relations between overweight and obesity with eating habit and also eating outside the home and taking snacks.