Reseach Findings on Certain Physical Characteristics of Adolescents in Bulgan Province
- VernacularTitle:Булган аймгийн өсвөр насны хүүхдийн бие бялдрын зарим үзүүлэлтийг судалсан дүн
- Author:
Narantuya S
1
,
2
;
Sumberzul N
3
;
Bayarmagnai L
1
;
Amarjargal D
4
;
Davaalkham D
1
Author Information
1. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, MNUMS
2. National Center for Communicable Diseases of Mongolia
3. Graduate School, MNUMS
4. Global Young Academy
- Publication Type:Other Types
- Keywords:
Adolescent weight;
Height;
Mobile phone use
- From:
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences
2025;88(4):105-111
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Background:The development of a country is often measured by the state of human development, especially maternal
and child health indicators. In Mongolia, public health policies targeting the prevention of non-communicable diseases
related to lifestyle and physical development among adolescents are critically needed. However, there is a lack of regional
studies on adolescent health, particularly in rural areas.
Aim:To study certain physical development indicators among adolescents in Bulgan province.
Materials and Methods:This analytical study was conducted in 2022 involving 781 twelve-year-old children. Data were
collected from parents and processed using Stata 17.0. Percentages were calculated for qualitative data, and Chi-square
and Fisher’s exact tests were used for statistical analysis. Where statistically significant, multinomial logistic regression
analysis was applied to identify risk factors affecting physical development.
Results:52.88% of the participants were boys,92.45% lived in traditional or private hous12.04% of the children showed
growth retardation. 49.68% were overweight.70.94% were classified as overweight or obese based on their Body Mass
Index (BMI).Weak muscle strength (1.66%), flexibility (2.05%), endurance (1.66%), and agility (1.92%) were observed.
Boys were more likely to experience height retardation but had stronger muscle strength.Girls showed a higher prevalence
of being overweight.Children living in the provincial center had higher height and BMI, while those in soum centers
demonstrated statistically significant strength in muscle power, flexibility, and endurance.
Conclusion:1. Among the study participants, 70.94% of children were overweight or obese.
2. 1.66% of the study participants had weak muscle strength, 2.05% had weak flexibility, 1.66% had weak endurance,
and 1.92% had weak speed and agility.
3. The use of mobile phones, parental involvement, inactivity, lack of sports, and lack of horse riding have negative
effects on physical development.
- Full text:2025052019325072385105-111.pdf
