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[The family dysfunction as a risk factor of obesity in Mexican school children]

José Luis González-Rico1, Edgar M Vásquez-Garibay, Carlos E Cabrera-Pivaral

  • 1Unidad de Medicina Familiar 178, Zapopan, Jalisco, México. Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Jalisco, Mexico. glezrico@yahoo.com.mx

Revista Medica Del Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
|August 14, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Family dysfunction is linked to childhood obesity in Mexican school children. This study highlights the need to address family dynamics in obesity prevention strategies for this population.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric health
  • Family medicine
  • Public health

Context:

  • Childhood obesity is a multifactorial disease.
  • Family dynamics may be a significant risk factor.
  • Research is needed to explore this association in diverse populations.

Purpose:

  • To identify the association between obesity and family dysfunction in school children.
  • To analyze specific family dynamic areas related to childhood obesity.
  • To determine risk factors for obesity in Mexican school children.

Summary:

  • A case-control study of 452 Mexican children (6-9 years old) examined the relationship between family dysfunction and obesity.
  • Family dysfunction was significantly associated with childhood obesity (OR=1.63).
  • Specific areas like Identity Formation and Discipline showed lower scores in obese children. Mother's low literacy was also a risk factor.

Impact:

  • Findings suggest family dysfunction is a risk factor for childhood obesity in Mexican school children.
  • Results emphasize the importance of considering family dynamics in obesity prevention programs.
  • This research can inform family medicine practitioners and public health initiatives.
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