Author/Authors :
Maiti، Soumyajit نويسنده , , De، Debasis نويسنده Department of Bio?Medical Laboratory Science and Management, (U.G.C. Innovative Funded Department), Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal , , Ali، Kazi Monjur نويسنده Department of Bio?Medical Laboratory Science and Management, (U.G.C. Innovative Funded Department), Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal , , Kanti Bera، Tushar نويسنده Department of Bio?Medical Laboratory Science and Management, (U.G.C. Innovative Funded Department), Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal , , Ghosh، Debidas نويسنده , , Paul، Shyamapada نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Background: Overweight and obesity are epidemic and a ‘public
health crisis’ among adolescents worldwide. The rising trends
in adolescent obesity in girl are poorly documented in India.
The aim of this study was to compare and assess the extent of
overweight and obesity in early adolescent school girls using three
references [World Health Organization (WHO) 2007; the Center
for Diseases Control (CDC) 2000 and the International Obesity
Task Force (IOTF) 2000].
Methods: A cross sectional study was designed in 1375 early
adolescent girl (10?14 years), in five Government affiliated schools
of Kharagpur Municipality of West Bengal, India.
Results: Results of this study are eloquent of the fact that the
roots of obesity lies in early stage of adolescence. Incidence of
overweight, including obesity of participants was 10.62%, 7.64%
and 7.49% depending on the references used (WHO, CDC and
IOTF) respectively. Both incidence and remission rates were
higher among younger girls.
Conclusions: Regarding the harmful ramifications of overweight
and obesity, it is encourage to healthy eating patterns and increase
physical activity among early adolescent girls.
