Obesity: The Indian Perspective
Obesity: The Indian Perspective
Obesity: The Indian Perspective
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Prevalence of overweight/obesity among Adolescents (14-18 yrs), Delhi<br />
Age<br />
(yrs) Gender<br />
14<br />
15<br />
16<br />
17<br />
Public Schools<br />
Overweight<br />
% (N=2593)<br />
Age wise<br />
prevalence in<br />
Public Schools<br />
Government<br />
Schools<br />
Overweight<br />
% (N= 955)<br />
Male 29.7<br />
12.9<br />
32.6<br />
Female 39.6 12.4<br />
Male 23.3<br />
11.8<br />
29.9<br />
Female 39.0 11.0<br />
Male 28.0<br />
7.8<br />
25.1<br />
Female 20.8 9.4<br />
Male 27.0<br />
9.4<br />
25.3<br />
Female 21.6 13.8<br />
Total%<br />
(N = 3548)<br />
29.0<br />
11.1<br />
OVERALL PREVALENCE = 24.2%<br />
Age wise<br />
prevalence in<br />
Government<br />
Schools<br />
12.7<br />
11.5<br />
8.4<br />
11.0<br />
Misra et al. Ann Nutr Metab.2011
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