ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2025
Prevalence of overweight and obesity and determinants associated with BMI Z-scores in Indigenous Yaqui schoolchildren from Sonora: a representative survey.
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- Excess Weight and Dyslipidemia in Seri (Comcáac) Indigenous Children: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalences and Associated Factors.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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backgroundThe study of overweight and obesity in schoolchildren is crucial for preventing future chronic diseases and improving long-term health, particularly in vulnerable communities. The Yaqui indigenous community is undergoing a transition from a traditional lifestyle to a more modern lifestyle, facing an increased risk of overweight and obesity. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Yaqui schoolchildren (aged 5-11 years) and to identify determinants associated with BMI Z-scores.
methodsA cross-sectional study using probabilistic, multistage, and stratified sampling was conducted. Measurements of weight, height, and waist circumference were taken in schoolchildren. Likewise, the mother's weight and height were recorded. Additionally, questionnaires were administered to assess physical activity, screen time, diet, pediatric clinical history, sociodemographic characteristics, food insecurity, and social support programs.
resultsIn total, 509 schoolchildren, representing 2,779 Yaqui schoolchildren, were evaluated. The prevalence of overweight was 20.7%, obesity 14.9%, and abdominal obesity 21.1%. The factors positively associated with BMI Z-scores included higher maternal BMI, greater birth weight, increased screen time, and higher energy intake. In contrast, the food insecurity score was negatively associated with elevated BMI-for-age Z-scores.
conclusionsThe prevalence of overweight and obesity among Yaqui schoolchildren was higher than that reported in similar populations. The determinants identified in this study should be considered when designing effective intervention strategies to reduce the prevalence and its consequences at early ages in this indigenous group.
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