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Overweight and obesity remain significant public health issues for Mexican children and adolescents. Recent data from 2020-2022 show high prevalence rates, underscoring the need for effective intervention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • The study addresses the persistent challenge of childhood and adolescent obesity in Mexico.
  • Utilizes data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey Continuous (Ensanut Continua) 2020-2022.
  • Examines national prevalence by sex, location, region, and socioeconomic status.

Purpose:

  • To determine the current prevalence of overweight and obesity among Mexican schoolchildren and adolescents.
  • To analyze trends in overweight and obesity from 2006 to 2020-2022.
  • To identify demographic and regional variations in prevalence.

Summary:

  • Overweight prevalence in schoolchildren was 19.2% and obesity was 18.1%.
  • Adolescent overweight prevalence was 23.9% and obesity was 17.2%.

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  • Obesity prevalence has increased by over 5 percentage points in both groups since 2006.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights overweight and obesity as ongoing population health problems in Mexico.
    • Emphasizes the critical need for further research into effective management strategies.
    • Provides crucial data for public health policy and interventions targeting pediatric and adolescent weight management.