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Obesity and Overweight Prevalence among a Mississippi Low-Income Preschool Population: A Five-Year Comparison

Bonnie L Harbaugh1, Jerome R Kolbo, Elaine F Molaison

  • 1School of Nursing, College of Health, University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Box 5095, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001, USA.

ISRN Nursing
|October 19, 2011
PubMed

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Childhood obesity rates in Mississippi preschoolers remained stable overall between 2005 and 2010. However, a significant decrease in obesity was observed among 3-year-olds during this period.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a major global health concern with long-term health implications.
  • Early-onset obesity increases the risk of chronic illnesses and lifetime exposure to related health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine 2010 rates of overweight and obesity in low-income Mississippi preschoolers.
  • To compare these rates with 2005 data to identify trends.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized identical measures and complex-stratified sampling designs in both 2005 and 2010.
  • Analyzed data from representative samples of low-income preschoolers in Mississippi.

Main Results:

  • Overall overweight/obesity rates did not significantly change between 2005 (20.6%/17.9%) and 2010 (20.8%/17.0%).
  • A significant decline in obesity rates was observed in 3-year-olds (20.3% to 13.1%, P = 0.035).
  • Findings align with national trends of obesity stabilization in low-income preschool populations.

Conclusions:

  • While overall childhood obesity rates remained stable in this population, specific age groups showed significant changes.
  • The decline in obesity among 3-year-olds suggests potential effectiveness of targeted interventions or changing environmental factors.

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