ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2025
Association of sleep duration with overweight and obesity among school-aged children and adolescents in Pakistan-An empirical cross-sectional study.
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- Risk Factors and Complications of Childhood Obesity and Overweight in an Urban Setting of a Lower Middle-Income Country.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Observational
- Higher prevalence of short stature and excess weight in children with sleep disorders.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundOverweight and obesity pose significant public health challenges for children and adolescents worldwide, with escalating prevalence rates in Pakistan, leading to long-term health consequences. Proximal environments, including parental, peer, school, and community influences, are pivotal in shaping children's health behaviors during developmental stages. This study investigates the association between sleeping behaviors and overweight/obesity among Pakistani school-aged children and adolescents (9-17 years). MATERIALS AND
methodsA population-based cross-sectional study enrolled 4108 participants from 62 schools across randomly selected districts in central Punjab province. Overweight and obesity were determined using WHO references. Statistical analyses included Chi-square tests, Pearson correlation coefficients, and logistic regressions.
resultsThe study analyzed the prevalence and associations of sleep duration with body weight status among Pakistani school-aged children and adolescents. Significant differences were observed in sleep patterns across different school levels and sexes. Boys were more likely to be short or long sleepers compared to girls, with weekday short sleep significantly associated with lower rates of overweight (9.0% vs 14.6%,
conclusionsSleeping behaviors emerge as significant contributors to body weight-status issues among Pakistani school-aged children and adolescents. Understanding these factors is imperative for effective policy and program development to combat childhood obesity. Targeted intervention strategies tailored to vulnerable groups are essential for public health efforts. Insights from this study provide valuable guidance for addressing this urgent health concern.
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