ArticleFrontiers in public health2025
The impact of lockdown on Aragonese children: a geographical analysis of childhood obesity pre- and post-lockdown.
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Background: Childhood obesity remains a major public health concern, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines temporal and spatial patterns in childhood obesity and overweight in Aragón, Spain, before (2018-2019) and after (2021) pandemic lockdowns. Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive analysis using anthropometric data from children aged 0-14 years attending public health centres. Data were extracted from electronic medical records and classified according to national diagnostic standards. Sociodemographic indicators, including parental education and income, were derived from official datasets and geoprocessed to the Basic Health Zone (BHZ) level. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) reduced socioeconomic dimensions, whilst Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) examined spatial associations. Results: Obesity prevalence increased from 3.8% in 2019 to 5.5% in 2021, and overweight from 14.5 to 15.8% ( Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic reversed prior improvements in childhood obesity trends in Aragón. Socioeconomic inequalities, especially related to parental education and income, strongly influence obesity distribution at the local level. Geographically targeted policies are needed to reduce disparities and prevent long-term health consequences in children.
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