Prevalence of obesity among children aged 6–7 years in South-East Serbia |
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| Authors: | D Stojanovic G Belojevic |
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| Institution: | Department of Hygiene and Medical Ecology, School of Medicine, University of Nis, Nis, Serbia;;Institute of Hygiene and Medical Ecology, School of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia |
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| Abstract: | A cross-sectional study of the prevalence of obesity in urban and rural areas of South-East Serbia was performed on 541 children (273 boys and 268 girls), aged 6–7 years. Prevalence of obesity in urban boys and girls was 6.3% and 3.8% respectively ( P > 0.05). Prevalence of obesity in rural boys and girls was 1.1% and 3.3% respectively ( P > 0.05). The difference in the prevalence of obesity between urban boys and rural boys was statistically significant ( P < 0.05), while the difference between urban and rural girls was insignificant ( P > 0.05). Urban boys consumed more sweets and fast food compared with rural boys ( P < 0.05). Urban children spent more time in watching TV compared with rural children ( P < 0.05). |
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| Keywords: | Child obesity rural population urban population |
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