ADIPOSITY AMONGST BOYS AND GIRLS OF MINGORA CITY, SWAT

Background: The dramatic increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity and its resultant comorbidities are associated with significant health and financial burdens, warranting strong and comprehensive prevention efforts. The objective of the present study was to evaluate and compare the prevalence of obesity in the adolescent boys and girls in Mingora city, district Swat. Methodology: Both boys and girls of age between 10 – 20 years. Two hundred subjects, 100 boys and 100 girls of age included in the study. Using BMI as obesity index, prevalence of obesity in boys was compared with that in girls. The antoropometric and cardiovascular parameters of obe- se group were also compared with control group. Results: The prevalence of obesity in adolescent boys was 6.7% and 8.35% in adolescent girls. Obe- se subjects had significantly higher weight, body mass index, and blood pressure values, compared to control group. Conclusion: prevalence of obesity was higher in female subjects.