马鞍山市城区学龄前儿童肥胖情况调查

目的 了解马鞍山市城区学龄前儿童超重和肥胖的流行现状及主要影响因素,为制定有效的干预措施提供科学依据。方法 采用整群抽样的方法,对马鞍山市城区13所幼儿园3~6岁儿童3 891名进行测量身高、体重,以实测体重超过标准体重120%,并排除继发性肥胖作为诊断标准。结果 马鞍山市城区学龄前儿童超重的发生率为13.6%,单纯性肥胖的发生率为7.86%,其中男童肥胖发生率明显高于女童(χ²=10.546,P=0.001)。各年龄组间儿童肥胖总发生率差异有高度统计学意义(χ²=19.504,P<0.001),学龄前儿童单纯性肥胖的发生率随年龄递增而增高,5岁上升明显。结论 马鞍山市城区学龄前儿童单纯性肥胖症的发生率较高,预防儿童肥胖重点应放在学龄前期。

Prevalence of obesity among preschool children in Maanshan city

Objective To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of overweight and obesity in children of Maanshan,provide a scientific basis for developing effective interventions. Method Preschool children was conducted among 3 891 children in ranging from ages 3 to 6 years old.Anthropometric measurements were collected. Results The prevalence of overweight was 13.6%,The prevalence of simple obesity was significangtly higher in boys(χ²=10.546,P=0.001).The detection rate of simple obesity among the children wed a rising tendency with age(χ²=19.504,P<0.001),and increased obviously after 5 years old. Conclusion Efforts to prevent and treat obesity in Maanshan need a substantial focus on preschool children.