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[Overweight, obesity and chronic mal nutrition in 6 to 9 year-old children in Peru, 2009-2010]

Jaime Pajuelo-Ramírez, José Sánchez-Abanto, Doris Alvarez-Dongo

    Revista Peruana De Medicina Experimental Y Salud Publica
    |January 23, 2014
    PubMed

    Insights

    Chronic malnutrition (CM) is decreasing in Peruvian children, but obesity has doubled. This dual burden of malnutrition and obesity presents significant challenges for public health nutrition policies in Peru.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Nutrition
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Childhood overweight and obesity are growing global concerns.
    • Understanding nutritional status in diverse populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
    • Peru faces a complex nutritional landscape with coexisting malnutrition and obesity.

    Purpose:

    • To determine the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and chronic malnutrition in 6- to 9-year-old children in Peru.
    • To analyze regional variations in these nutritional indicators.
    • To inform public health and nutrition policy development.

    Summary:

    • A cross-sectional study using 2009-2010 National Household Survey data analyzed 6- to 9-year-old children in Peru.
    • Prevalence rates for overweight and obesity varied by reference (Must vs. WHO), with CM rates at 15.4% (NCSH) and 17.8% (WHO).
    • Chronic malnutrition was highest in the Highlands, while obesity was more prevalent on the coast and in Lima. Co-occurrence of CM with overweight/obesity was noted.

    Impact:

    • While chronic malnutrition shows signs of decrease, the doubling of obesity rates highlights a critical public health issue.
    • The co-existence of undernutrition and overnutrition necessitates integrated food and nutrition policies.
    • Findings underscore the need for region-specific strategies to address Peru's evolving nutritional challenges.
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