Overweight and obesity among adolescents in Norway: cultural and socio-economic differences

作者: E.-K. Groholt , H. Stigum , R. Nordhagen

DOI: 10.1093/PUBMED/FDN037

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摘要: Background The aim of this study was to investigate overweight and obesity among a representative population 15 966 Norwegian 15–16 year olds the associations with different socio-economic cultural risk factors. Methods Self-reported data were obtained from school-based surveys in six counties during 2000–04. Overweight calculated using Cole’s index. Results prevalence 11.8% 2.4%, respectively, higher boys. Logistic regression analyses revealed that adolescents Nordland, Troms Finnmark (the northernmost counties) 70–90% more likely be obese compared Oslo capital southernmost county) (OR for ¼ 1.7, CI 1.3, 2.3). Lower educational plans poor family economy both significantly associated obesity. So physical inactivity 1.2, 1.1, 1.3 OR 1.6, 2.1, respectively). Eating breakfast positively not being overweight/obese. Conclusion is factors related food habits nutrition, suggesting

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