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Height/weight disproportion in elementary school children.

P Humphrey

    The Journal of School Health
    |January 1, 1979
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    Childhood obesity is a significant concern, with nearly 40% of children in a southeastern US study showing height/weight disproportion. Early intervention programs in schools are recommended to address this growing public health issue.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Child Development

    Background:

    • Childhood obesity presents significant physical and psychological health risks.
    • Understanding physical growth patterns is crucial for early identification and intervention.
    • Elevated weight in childhood requires further investigation to predict at-risk groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess height and weight measurements in a sample of children.
    • To identify the prevalence of height/weight disproportion and overweight children.
    • To discuss the implications of childhood obesity for intervention strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey of height and weight was conducted on 1,953 children aged 5-11.
    • Data was collected from 12 schools in a southeastern US city.

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  • Analysis focused on identifying height/weight disproportion and overweight status.

    • Main Results:

    • Approximately 40% of the children exhibited height/weight disproportion.
    • Twenty-seven percent of the sample were classified as overweight for their height.
    • The study highlights a substantial prevalence of weight-related issues in the sample.

    Conclusions:

    • Childhood obesity necessitates further research for risk prediction and effective treatment.
    • Behavioral change, essential for weight management, can be facilitated through educational programs.
    • School-based interventions are proposed as an appropriate setting for addressing childhood obesity.