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Obesity in Kolkata children: Magnitude in relationship to hypertension

Partha Chakraborty1, Subrata Dey, Ranabir Pal

  • 1Aditya Hospital, Kolkata, India.

Journal of Natural Science, Biology, and Medicine
|April 4, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Childhood obesity and hypertension are prevalent in Kolkata, India. Public awareness programs are needed to address these growing health concerns in children and adolescents.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Limited data exists on childhood obesity and hypertension distribution in India.
  • Understanding these conditions is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and profile of childhood obesity and hypertension in urban Kolkata.
  • To investigate sociodemographic correlates of these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based cross-sectional study involving 979 school children in Kolkata.
  • Stratified random sampling was employed.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) and blood pressure (BP) were measured using standard protocols.

Main Results:

  • Overweight prevalence was 22.57% in preadolescents.
  • Prehypertension (n=27) and hypertension (n=15, 1.53%) were more common in adolescents.
  • Higher fast food intake, screen time, and upper social status were associated with increased BMI and hypertension.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood obesity and hypertension are common in Kolkata.
  • There is a need for increased public awareness and targeted interventions.
Abstract

Keywords:
Hypertensionobesityoverweight

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