Prevalence of overweight and obesity, and associated factors in adolescents, at the central west area of the state São Paulo (SP, Brazil)

The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between the Body Mass Index (BMI) and the DMFT index, in 207 adolescents aged 12 years old, from 8 public and private schools of the central west area of São Paulo State. From a sample of 380 12 year-old adolescents, both genders, 207 were examin...

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Published in:Ciência & saude coletiva 2010-10, Vol.15 Suppl 2, p.3175-3184
Main Authors: Sales-Peres, Sílvia Helena de Carvalho, Goya, Suzana, Sant'Anna, Rute Moreira de Freitas, Silva, Henrique Mendes, Sales-Peres, André de Carvalho, Silva, Ricardo Pianta Rodrigues da, Lauris, José Roberto Pereira, Bastos, José Roberto de Magalhães
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adolescent
Body Mass Index
Brazil - epidemiology
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
DMF Index
Female
Humans
Male
Nutritional Status
Obesity - epidemiology
Overweight - epidemiology
Prevalence
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Summary:The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between the Body Mass Index (BMI) and the DMFT index, in 207 adolescents aged 12 years old, from 8 public and private schools of the central west area of São Paulo State. From a sample of 380 12 year-old adolescents, both genders, 207 were examined. We used the index DMFT, CBI for weight, measured of stature and applied a questionnaire about alimentary habits, characteristic anthropometrics and physical activity. Regarding body weight, 55.93% was normal, 35.59% had low weight, and 8.47% were pre-obese in private schools. In the public schools, 52.03% had normal weight, 41.22% had low weight, 4.73% were pre-obese and 2.03% were obese, without significant difference (p=0.45). The DMFT of public schools was 2.16, compared to 0.23 in private schools (p
ISSN:1678-4561
DOI:10.1590/S1413-81232010000800022