An investigation of obesity in Chongqing children: the incidence and its correlation with blood pressure
- VernacularTitle:重庆地区儿童肥胖症患病率及其与血压的关系
- Author:
Yan ZENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Obesity;
Blood pressure;
Children
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
1986;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective: To investigate the incidence of obesity of urban and rural children in Chongqing areas and to explore the relationship between weight and blood pressure.Methods: Screening was performed in 37785 children aged 7 to 17 years from September 2003 to September 2004 in Chongqing areas.Age,gender,weight,height and blood pressure were ascertained.Results:(1) Overweight and obesity prevalence rates in urban children were 13.16% and 3.73%,respectively,and in rural ones,5.26% and 0.90%,respectively.(2) The prevalence rate of overweight and obesity in male children is 13.16%,and 8.39% in female ones.(3) The prevalence rates of increased systolic and diastolic blood pressure in overweight and obesity children were significantly higher than in normal weight ones.Conclusion: The prevalence rates of overweight and obesity in urban children in Chongqing areas are higher than in rural ones.The prevalence rates of overweight and obesity in male children are higher than in female ones,and the blood pressure increased progressively as the BMI increased.The behavior intervention should be strengthened in overweight and obesity children.
