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Childhood obesity in the Caribbean / La Obesidad Infantil en el Caribe
Schwiebbe, L; Rest, J van; E, Verhagen; Visser, RWM; Holthe, J Kist-van; Hirasing, RA.
  • Schwiebbe, L; University Medical Center. Department of Public and Occupational Health and the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research.
  • Rest, J van; University Medical Center. Department of Public and Occupational Health and the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research.
  • E, Verhagen; University Medical Center. Department of Public and Occupational Health and the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research.
  • Visser, RWM; University Medical Center. Department of Public and Occupational Health and the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research.
  • Holthe, J Kist-van; University Medical Center. Department of Public and Occupational Health and the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research.
  • Hirasing, RA; University Medical Center. Department of Public and Occupational Health and the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research.
West Indian med. j ; 60(4): 442-445, June 2011. graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-672808
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the prevalence of overweight among school children in Bonaire, an island in the Caribbean, and to obtain clues for prevention of overweight.

METHODS:

In a cross-sectional school-based study, weight and height were measured in all 4-16-year old children in Bonaire (n = 2148). Body mass index was categorized as defined by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). The children were administered a questionnaire pertaining to lifestyle and nutrition.

RESULTS:

The prevalence of overweight, including obesity, in boys is 24.3%, and 31.9% in girls; obesity is 9.9% and 13.7%, respectively. Approximately half of the children have an unhealthy food pattern. Significantly less overweight (49%) and obese children (45%) are physically active for > 1 hour/day compared to normal weight children (56%).

CONCLUSION:

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children in Bonaire is high. Prevention of overweight should focus on stimulating healthy eating habits and more physical activity.
RESUMEN

OBJETIVO:

El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de sobrepeso entre los niños escolares en Bonaire - una isla en el Caribe - y obtener ideas para la prevención del sobrepeso.

MÉTODOS:

Se realizó un estudio transversal en una escuela, en el cual se midió el peso y la altura de todos los niños de 4-16 años de edad en Bonaire, (n = 2148). El índice de masa corporal se categorizó de acuerdo con las definiciones dadas por la llamada International Obesity Task Force. A los niños se les aplicó una encuesta sobre el estilo de vida y la nutrición.

RESULTADOS:

La prevalencia de sobrepeso - incluyendo la obesidad - en los niños fue 24.3%, y en las niñas 31.9%, en tanto que la prevalencia de la obesidad fue 9.9% y 13.7% respectivamente. Aproximadamente la mitad de los niños tenía un patrón alimentario poco saludable. Un número significativo de niños de menos sobrepeso (49%) y menos obesos (45%) era físicamente activo durante > 1 hora/día, en comparación con los niños de peso normal (56%).

CONCLUSIÓN:

La prevalencia de sobrepeso y la obesidad en los niños de Bonaire es alta. La prevención de sobrepeso debe centrarse en estimular hábitos saludables de alimentación y mayor actividad física.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Obesity Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Obesity Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Risk factors Limits: Adolescent / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Caribbean Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2011 Type: Article