| Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in Irbid governorate, Jordan. | |
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PMID: 20799595 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Overweight and obesity is an escalating health problem in both developed and developing countries. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents aged 13-16 years in Irbid governorate, Jordan, and to compare the prevalence by sex, residential area and socioeconomic status. In a cluster random sample of 1355 school students the prevalence of overweight and obesity (body mass index > or = 85th percentile) was 24.4% (15.7% overweight and 8.7% obese) and was significantly higher among female students, students who lived in urban areas and those with working parents. This high prevalence of overweight is a serious concern for public health in Jordan. |
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Authors:
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N N Abu Baker; S M Daradkeh |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de santé de la Méditerranée orientale = al-Majallah al-ṣiḥḥīyah li-sharq al-mutawassiṭ Volume: 16 ISSN: 1020-3397 ISO Abbreviation: East. Mediterr. Health J. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-30 Completed Date: 2010-10-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9608387 Medline TA: East Mediterr Health J Country: Egypt |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 657-62 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Faculty of Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. nesrin@just.edu.jo |
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Adolescent Body Mass Index Chi-Square Distribution Cluster Analysis Cross-Sectional Studies Female Food Habits Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Jordan / epidemiology Male Obesity / diagnosis, epidemiology*, etiology, prevention & control Overweight / diagnosis, epidemiology*, etiology, prevention & control Population Surveillance Prevalence Residence Characteristics / statistics & numerical data Risk Factors Sedentary Lifestyle Sex Distribution Social Class Students / statistics & numerical data |
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