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Change in the prevalence of overweight/obesity in Czech seven-year-old children between 2008 and 2019

Tereza Metelcová, Hana Zamrazilová, Bohuslav Procházka

    Casopis Lekaru Ceskych
    |November 3, 2023
    PubMed

    Insights

    Childhood obesity surveillance in the Czech Republic shows stable overweight and obesity rates from 2008-2019. However, a 2019 increase in obesity and decrease in overweight highlights the need for continued prevention programs.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) by WHO Europe monitors child obesity.
    • The Czech Republic has participated in COSI since its inception.
    • Monitoring childhood overweight and obesity is crucial for public health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To track the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 7-year-old children in the Czech Republic.
    • To analyze trends in childhood obesity from 2008 to 2019.
    • To assess the prevalence of severe obesity in Czech children.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collected from 2349 children aged 7 years across the Czech Republic.
    • Involved 72 pediatricians conducting anthropometric measurements.
    • Utilized questionnaires for additional data collection.

    Main Results:

    • Overall prevalence of overweight and obesity remained stable between 2008 and 2019.
    • In 2019, obesity prevalence increased (Boys: 9.26%, Girls: 8.64%) while overweight slightly decreased (Boys: 6.09%, Girls: 7.12%).
    • Severe obesity prevalence was notably high from the first round (Boys: 3.21%, Girls: 0.8%) and remained consistent.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite stable overall trends, the recent increase in obesity necessitates ongoing preventive measures.
    • Early detection and intervention programs for childhood obesity are vital.
    • Continued surveillance is essential for understanding and addressing childhood obesity in the Czech Republic.

    Keywords:
    COSIbody mass indexchildrenobesityoverweightprevalencesevere obesity

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