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Abstract

STUDY OF LIFE STYLE FACTORS RELATED TO OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN MOSUL CITY

*Hind Amer Muhsen /M.B.Ch.B., Ali Hilal Gendari/ M.B.Ch.B

ABSTRACT

Background: Adolescence is considered as a critical period for abnormal weight gain since it is associated with dynamic physiological and psychological changes in both sexes. Several factors might be associated with weight gain during adolescence period like genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors. Objectives: To study life style factors among a group of adolescents. Subjects and Methods: The study was conducted in Mosul city, 513 students of 4 public intermediate and secondary schools were included. The data were collected through an interview with students who fill the questionnaire; their weight and height were measured following the standard procedures during an interview. Results: The mean Body Mass Index for the total sample was 20.0 kg/m2. The prevalence rates of overweight and obesity based on Centers for Diseases Control criteria were 13.7% and 8.5% respectively while the prevalence rates based on International Obesity Task Force were 17.4%, and 4.9% respectively. The main risk factors associated with overweight and obesity among adolescents were Mother’s education (p=0.0005), number of the siblings (p=0.0006), physical education classes (p=0.044), number of the meals/daily (p=0.0003), regular weight measurement (p=0.0097) and district location inside Mosul city (p=0.0004). Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in Mosul city was high in compared to nearby countries. Family’s socioeconomic characteristics, physical exercises, and extra meals may play an important role in weight problems of adolescents.

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