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Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr 2012; 28 (1)

The excess weight in adolescents and its relation to some sociodemographic factors

Lima RY, Ferrer AM, Fernández RC, González PMT

Language: Spanish
References: 18
Page: 26-33
PDF size: 49.22 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Introduction: the excess weight in adolescence is related to the early development of the atherosclerosis, thus, it is considered an early atherogenic signal.
Objective: to determine the relation of excess weight with some sociodemographic factors and lifestyle.
Methods: a descriptive and cross-sectional research was conducted in 252 adolescents aged 16-19 from a group of 347 adolescents of the "Héroes del Moncada" University Polyclinic, Plaza de La Revolución municipality. Authors used a form of collection of primary datum of the Center of Researches and References of La habana. The weight, height and waist circumference measurement was carried out determining the body mass index and assessment of nutritional status according to the Cuban tables. The study sociodemographic variables were: age, sex, parents schooling, house conditions and family structure. The physical activity was classified according to the recount by the adolescent.
Results: ahe 18.3 % of adolescents had excess weight and obesity with predominance of male sex. In the group with excess weight the great percentage of mothers had a middle technician and pre-university and came from mono-parent. The intensive physical activity was less in excess weight adolescents.


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