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Interventions for the treatment of obesity among children and adolescents in Latin America: a systematic review / Intervenciones para el tratamiento de la obesidad en niños y adolescentes en Latinoamérica: una revisión sistemática
Nagle, Brian J; Holub, Christina K; Barquera, Simón; Sánchez-Romero, Luz María; Eisenberg, Christina M; Rivera-Dommarco, Juan A; Mehta, Setoo M; Lobelo, Felipe; Arredondo, Elva M; Elder, John P.
  • Nagle, Brian J; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Holub, Christina K; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Barquera, Simón; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Sánchez-Romero, Luz María; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Eisenberg, Christina M; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Rivera-Dommarco, Juan A; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Mehta, Setoo M; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Lobelo, Felipe; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Arredondo, Elva M; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
  • Elder, John P; San Diego State University. Institute for Behavioral and Community Health. San Diego. US
Salud pública Méx ; 55(supl.3): 434-440, 2013. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-704830
ABSTRACT
Objective. The objective of this systematic literature review was to identify evidence-based strategies associated with effective healthcare interventions for prevention or treatment of childhood obesity in Latin America. Materials and methods. A systematic review of peer-reviewed, obesity-related interventions implemented in the healthcare setting was conducted. Inclusion criteria included implementation in Latin America, aimed at overweight or obese children and evaluation of at least one obesity-related outcome (e.g., body mass index (BMI), z-score, weight, and waist circumference, and body fat). Results. Five interventions in the healthcare setting targeting obese children in Latin America were identified. All five studies showed significant changes in BMI, and the majority produced sufficient to large effect sizes through emphasizing physical activity and health eating. Conclusion. Despite the limited number of intervention studies that treat obesity in the healthcare setting, there is evidence that interventions in this setting can be effective in creating positive anthropometric changes in overweight and obese children.
RESUMEN
Objetivo. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática de la literatura fue identificar estrategias basadas en evidencia asociadas con intervenciones en salud efectivas para la prevención y el tratamiento de la obesidad infantil en Latinoamérica. Material y métodos. Se realizó una revisión sistemática por pares de intervenciones relacionadas con la obesidad, que fueron llevadas a cabo en clínicas de atención para la salud. Criterios de inclusión implementadas en Latinoamérica, dirigidas a niños con obesidad y sobrepeso y evaluación de por lo menos un resultado relacionado con obesidad (ej. índice de masa corporal (IMC), puntaje Z, peso, circunferencia de cintura o grasa corporal). Resultados. Se identificaron cinco intervenciones dirigidas a niños obesos en clínicas de salud en Latinoamérica. Todas las intervenciones mostraron cambios significativos en IMC y la mayoría obtuvo un tamaño del efecto grande a través de la promoción de actividad física y alimentación saludable. Conclusión. A pesar del número limitado de estudios de intervención para tratar la obesidad en clínicas de salud, existe evidencia que las intervenciones en estos lugares pueden ser efectivas en alcanzar cambios antropométricos positivos en los niños con obesidad y sobrepeso.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pediatric Obesity Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Prognostic study / Systematic reviews Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: San Diego State University/US

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pediatric Obesity Type of study: Controlled clinical trial / Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Prognostic study / Systematic reviews Limits: Adolescent / Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Salud pública Méx Journal subject: Public Health Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: United States Institution/Affiliation country: San Diego State University/US