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Childhood obesity

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BACKGROUND: Prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in low- and middle-income countries is on the rise.

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We focused on multiple factors which could influence body mass index. METHODS: A cross sectional school-based study was conducted in Moshi, Tanzania.

Primary school children aged 9-11 years were recruited from 20 schools through a multistage sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to collect information on physical activity and diet by food frequency questionnaire. Height and weight measurements were taken and body mass index z scores for age and sex (BMIZ) calculated using the WHO AnthroPlus.

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Children were considered thin if BMIZ was <-2 standard deviations and overweight or obese if BMIZ was >1 SD. Information on school policies and environment was obtained from headteachers. Correlates of overweight and obesity were examined using a multinomial multilevel logistic regression.

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Earth & Environmental Science · Humanities · Life Sciences · Medicine & Health · Social Science
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