THE PREVALENCE OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN SCHOOL-GOING CHILDREN: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY

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  • Seema Suman Associate Professor University Department of Home Science, Ranchi University, Ranchi (Jharkhand) India

Keywords:

Overweight, obesity, school-going children

Abstract

The prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-going children has become a major public health concern worldwide. This comprehensive study aims to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in school-going children and explore associated factors. A systematic review of relevant literature was conducted, including studies from various countries and regions. The results indicate a significant increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-going children in recent years. Several factors were found to contribute to this trend, including unhealthy dietary habits, sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, and socio-economic factors. Keywords: overweight, obesity, school-going children, prevalence, factors.

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Published

2023-07-05

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Seema Suman. (2023). THE PREVALENCE OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN SCHOOL-GOING CHILDREN: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 13(07), 06–08. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/54

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Vol. 13 No. 07 (2023): Volume 13 Issue 07

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