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Obesity in Saudi children: a dangerous reality

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Abstract
Obesity among children is an increasing concern. This cross-sectional study in 2006 determined the prevalence and demographic characteristics of overweight and obesity in children in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A total of 7056 children [‎aged 2-18 years]‎ were selected from schools and the outpatient department of a hospital. The overall prevalence of overweight was 19.0% and of obesity was 23.3%. More than 50% of children between 14 and 18 years had weight above the 85th percentile. More males than females were obese by ages 14-18 years [‎35.6% versus 19.2%]‎. Saudi and non-Saudi nationalities had the same distribution of body mass index. Interventions to encourage healthier lifestyles for children are needed at the national level
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Al Dossary, S.S., Sarkis, P.E., Hassan, A., Ezz El Regal, M. & Fouda, A.E. (‎2010)‎. Obesity in Saudi children: a dangerous reality. EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 16 (‎9)‎, 1003-1008, 2010 https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/117995
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 16 (‎9)‎, 1003-1008, 2010
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1003-1008
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1020-3397
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