PREVALENCE OF RISK FACTORS (OVERWEIGHT OR AT RISK FOR OVERWEIGHT) FOR CHRONIC DISEASES IN MALE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL IN AHVAZ, IRAN

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ALIJANI RENANI H.; MANSOURI A.; LATIFI M.; SAFARI SH.

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Journal: Jundishapur Journal of Chronic Disease Care Year:2012 | Volume:1 | Issue:1 (1) Page(s): 17-23

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PREVALENCE OF RISK FACTORS (OVERWEIGHT OR AT RISK FOR OVERWEIGHT) FOR CHRONIC DISEASES IN MALE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL IN AHVAZ, IRAN

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ALIJANI RENANI H. | MANSOURI A. | LATIFI M. | SAFARI SH. | Issue Writer Certificate

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OVERWEIGHTQ3

AT RISK FOR OVERWEIGHQ2

CHRONIC DEASISEQ2

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Introduction & Objective: The prevalence of OVERWEIGHT and obesity among children and teenagers in developed and developing countries is increasing rapidly. Few studies have been carried out on relationship between obesity and amount of physical activity of children in Iran. The aim of this study was to recognize the prevalence of OVERWEIGHT and at risk for OVERWEIGHT and its relation with the amount of physical activity among male students of public schools in Ahvaz, Iran.Materials & Methods: In this cross-sectional study 628 students aged 10-14 from ahvaz using the two-stages cluster sampling method were selected. Height and weight of students were measured and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated. Those who their BMI was 85 to 95 (85th £BMI£95th percentile) considered to be at risk of OVERWEIGHT and those with BMI over 95 (BMI³95th percentile) considered OVERWEIGHT. data were analyzed by spss software.Results:The prevalence of at risk for OVERWEIGHT and OVERWEIGHT was 18.8 and 12.3 respectively. The age group of 11-13 year had the most OVERWEIGHT percentages and only students with age of 10 were not at risk of OVERWEIGHT.Conclusion: In comparison to other studies, OVERWEIGHT and at risk for OVERWEIGHT students in Ahvaz, Iran are on warning aspect. According to these findings, the policy makers and educational organizations should consider regular physical activity in schools programs to prevent and reduce the obesity in the society.

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ALIJANI RENANI, H., MANSOURI, A., LATIFI, M., & SAFARI, SH.. (2012). PREVALENCE OF RISK FACTORS (OVERWEIGHT OR AT RISK FOR OVERWEIGHT) FOR CHRONIC DISEASES IN MALE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL IN AHVAZ, IRAN. JUNDISHAPUR JOURNAL OF CHRONIC DISEASE CARE, 1(1 (1)), 17-23. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/234876/en

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ALIJANI RENANI H., MANSOURI A., LATIFI M., SAFARI SH.. PREVALENCE OF RISK FACTORS (OVERWEIGHT OR AT RISK FOR OVERWEIGHT) FOR CHRONIC DISEASES IN MALE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL IN AHVAZ, IRAN. JUNDISHAPUR JOURNAL OF CHRONIC DISEASE CARE[Internet]. 2012;1(1 (1)):17-23. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/234876/en

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H. ALIJANI RENANI, A. MANSOURI, M. LATIFI, and SH. SAFARI, “PREVALENCE OF RISK FACTORS (OVERWEIGHT OR AT RISK FOR OVERWEIGHT) FOR CHRONIC DISEASES IN MALE STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL IN AHVAZ, IRAN,” JUNDISHAPUR JOURNAL OF CHRONIC DISEASE CARE, vol. 1, no. 1 (1), pp. 17–23, 2012, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/234876/en

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