加勒比地区的儿童肥胖问题。
Childhood obesity in the Caribbean.
作者信息
Schwiebbe L, van Rest J, Verhagen E, Visser R W M, Holthe J Kist-van, Hirasing R A
机构信息
Department of Public and Occupational Health and the EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
出版信息
West Indian Med J. 2011 Jul;60(4):442-5.
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.
目的
确定加勒比地区博内尔岛学童超重的患病率，并获取超重预防线索。
方法
在一项基于学校的横断面研究中，对博内尔岛所有4至16岁儿童（n = 2148）进行体重和身高测量。体重指数按照国际肥胖特别工作组（IOTF）的定义进行分类。对儿童进行了关于生活方式和营养的问卷调查。
结果
超重（包括肥胖）患病率在男孩中为24.3%，在女孩中为31.9%；肥胖率分别为9.9%和13.7%。约一半儿童有不健康的饮食模式。与正常体重儿童（56%）相比，超重儿童（49%）和肥胖儿童（45%）每天进行超过1小时体育活动的比例明显更低。
结论
博内尔岛儿童超重和肥胖的患病率很高。超重预防应侧重于促进健康饮食习惯和增加体育活动。
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