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Childhood Overnutrition among School Going Children in a Municipality: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Alisha Thapa1, Susmita Nepal1, Garima Malla1

  • 1Department of Public Health, Om Health Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal.

JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|February 24, 2022
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Childhood overnutrition affects 10.03% of school children in this Nepali municipality. Factors like age, sex, diet, and physical activity influence prevalence, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Childhood obesity is a major preventable cause of non-communicable diseases.
  • Limited data exists on childhood overweight and obesity in Nepal.
  • Excessive fat accumulation in children poses significant health risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of childhood overnutrition among school-going children.
  • To identify risk factors associated with overnutrition in this population.
  • To provide baseline data for public health interventions in Nepal.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in four schools.
  • Data was collected from 379 children aged 5-18 years via parental questionnaires.
  • Statistical analysis included point estimates and frequency distributions.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of overnutrition was 10.03% (95% CI: 7.01-13.05).
  • Overnutrition was most common in 10-13 year olds (60.5%), females (71.1%), frequent junk food consumers (36.8%), and those with <60 min daily activity (63.2%).

Conclusions:

  • Childhood overnutrition prevalence in this municipality is comparable to similar settings.
  • Findings underscore the importance of lifestyle factors in childhood obesity.
  • Further research and targeted interventions are recommended.
Abstract

Keywords:
children; obesity; overweight; prevalence; schools.

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