Title of article
Childhood obesity in the Middle East: a review
Author/Authors
Mirmiran, P. shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences - Nutrition Unit, تهران, ايران , Sherafat-Kazemzadeh, R. shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences - Nutrition Unit, تهران, ايران , Jalali-Farahani, S. shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences - Nutrition Unit, تهران, ايران , Azizi, F. shahid beheshti university of medical sciences - Obesity Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences - Nutrition Unit, تهران, ايران
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1009
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1017
Abstract
Accurate and comprehensive data on the extent of the problem of childhood obesity is lacking in countries of the Middle East. This review, based on a Medline search, summarizes the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in the region during 1990–2007. The highest rates of obesity and overweight were reported from Bahrain and the lowest from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Studies from Saudi Arabia, Islamic Republic of Iran and Kuwait showed an upwards trend in childhood obesity compared with a decade ago. Lack of uniformity in reference standards and reporting systems renders comparisons difficult. Nevertheless, the high prevalence of childhood obesity in the Middle East should stimulate policy-makers in the region to set up effective national and regional surveillance systems.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2641745
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