Abstract: (5575 Views)
Objective(s): To determine familial risk factors for obesity in primary school children in Ahwaz.
Methods: 150 obese students aged 10-11 y and 150 non-obese pupils of the same age and genders were selected. Parental BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height.
Results: Parental obesity; Family history of obesity and family size was significantly different between obese and non-obese students. Parents’ age, their occupation and education, maternal age at pregnancy and economic status did not differ significantly between obese and non-obese pupils.
Conclusion: Parental obesity, familial history of obesity and family size were associated with obesity in Ahwaz primary school children.
type of study:
Descriptive |
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2005/01/15