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Childhood Obesity in India: A Meta-Analysis

Authors: Tanu Midha, Bhola Nath, Ranjeeta Kumari, Yashwant Kumar Rao, Umeshwar Pandey

Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 7/2012

Abstract

Developing countries are now facing the double burden of childhood underweight and obesity. Childhood obesity is a recent epidemic with a high magnitude in India. Therefore, the authors decided to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Indian children. Studies were identified through computer-based and manual searches. Estimates of prevalence were studied using random effects meta-analysis. Nine studies including 92,862 subjects were identified and analysed. The prevalence of overweight was estimated to be 12.64% (95% CI 8.48–16.80%) and that of obesity to be 3.39% (95% CI 2.58–4.21%). Current evidence suggests that policies and interventions for children should prioritize reduction of obesity and overweight.

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Title: Childhood Obesity in India: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Tanu Midha
Bhola Nath
Ranjeeta Kumari
Yashwant Kumar Rao
Umeshwar Pandey
Publication date: 01-07-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 7/2012
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-011-0587-6

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