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Published in: BMC Pediatrics 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Stabilization and reversal of child obesity in Andalusia using objective anthropometric measures by socioeconomic status

Authors: José-Juan Sánchez-Cruz, I de Ruiter, J J Jiménez-Moleón, Ll García, Maria-Jose Sánchez

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Childhood obesity continues to be a significant public health issue worldwide. Recent national studies in Spain show a stable picture. However, prevalence and trends differ by socio-economic status, age, and region. We present the trend in childhood excess weight prevalence, aged 8–15 years, in Andalusia from 2011-2012 to 2015–2016 by socio-economic status.

Methods

Using the cross-sectional Andalusian Health Surveys, objective anthropometric measures were taken for a representative sample of 8–15 year olds in Andalusia in 2011–2012 and 2015–2016. Prevalence and changes in prevalence of excess weight (overweight plus obesity) were calculated, using both the WHO and IOTF criteria, overall and for sex, age and three different indicators of SES.

Results

Overall prevalence of excess weight decreased from 42.0% in 2011–2012 to 35.4% in 2015–2016. Overweight decreased from 28.2 to 24.2% and obesity from 13.8 to 11.2%. In 2011–2012 the prevalence of excess weight in boys was 46.0%and 37.9% in girls; in 2015–2016 the difference became significant with 41% of boys with excess weight compared with 30% in girls.

Conclusions

Childhood excess weight prevalence in Andalusia has decreased slightly between 2011-2012 and 2015–2016. Notably, a decrease in obesity prevalence in girls aged 8–15 years was recorded. In 2011–2012 a social gradient for excess weight prevalence across three SES indicators was observed: in 2015–2016 this gradient disappeared. Nonetheless, prevalence remains too high.
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Metadata
Title
Stabilization and reversal of child obesity in Andalusia using objective anthropometric measures by socioeconomic status
Authors
José-Juan Sánchez-Cruz
I de Ruiter
J J Jiménez-Moleón
Ll García
Maria-Jose Sánchez
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-018-1295-4

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