BMI Indices and Its Correlation to Underweight, Overweight and Obesity in School Children of Visakhapatnam
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 11
Abstract
Abstract: The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk. The aim of this study is to conduct a surveillance study to determine the prevalence of overweight, obese and underweight on the basis of BMI indices among school children. After taking necessary consent from the school authorities, the proposal of study was explained to the target group.175 students (100 boys & 75 girls) from a private school age ranging from 10-14 years participated in the study. Heights and weights were measured using standard techniques. Age was derived from their date of birth to the date of measurement. BMI and BMI percentile was calculated. The results were depicted graphically. The study reveals only 10% of the students were obese and 24% were overweight. But surprisingly 16% of the students were underweight. Hence measures should also be aimed to reduce the proportion of underweight individuals which is masked by those of obese and overweight. Keywords:Childhood obesity, overweight, underweight, BMI, BMI percentile.
Authors and Affiliations
D. Tarakalakshmi, K. Suneetha Sandhya Sarojinidevi
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