ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
Lifestyle factors associated with being overweight and obesity in children and adolescents: a cross-sectional study in Zhejiang, China.
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- Development and external validation of an interpretable machine learning-based model for obesity risk prediction in 2-18-year-old children and adolescents in Beijing and Tangshan.Journal of global health · 2026Article
- Multilevel factors influencing parental food decision-making across childhood stages in China: a qualitative study using a socioecological framework.BMJ public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents aged 7 to 17 in China is increasingly concerning. Additionally, there is a notable phenomenon where height does not correspond with weight. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of overweight and obesity in this demographic, explore associations with lifestyle factors, and propose strategies for health promotion. Methods: This study combines a questionnaire survey with field interviews. Using stratified cluster random sampling, we selected 2,243 primary and middle school students from 49 counties in Zhejiang, China, for the questionnaire survey. Furthermore, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 52 parents. Results: Among the 2,243 participants surveyed, 523 were classified as either overweight or obese, resulting in a detection rate of 23.32%. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was higher in boys compared to girls (25.6% vs. 21.1%, Conclusion: The issue of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in China is significant, particularly among boys in primary schools. An obesogenic environment contributes to this problem, influenced by changes in dietary habits, exercise patterns, and sociocultural factors. Preventing and controlling overweight and obesity among adolescents and children requires the collective efforts from all sectors of society, including government departments, educational institutions, communities and families. Preventative measures should include lifestyle modifications including exercise and dietary adjustments.
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