[A comorbidity survey of growth retardation and obesity in Chinese children aged 7-12 years and analysis of influencing factors].
Year: 2024
Type: other
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To investigate the changing trends and influencing factors for growth retardation-related obesity in Chinese children aged 7-12 years in 2010-2020, providing a basis for formulating physical health interventions for children. METHODS: The data of body height and body mass index were collected from 16 289 children aged 7-12 years in the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) in 2010-2020, and the trends of growth retardation, obesity, and growth retardation-related obesity in 2010-2020 were analyzed and compared between different sexes and between urban and rural areas. RESULTS: <0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of growth retardation, obesity, and growth retardation-related obesity among Chinese children aged 7-12 years shows gender and urban-rural disparities, which highlights the needs for targeted interventions for boys and children in rural areas.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Shuai Zhang, Cheng-Yue Li, Zhi-Dong Zhou
Institution: Xinjiang Normal University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4405856914