Global prevalence and trends of overweight and obesity among preschool children
The report analyzes the global prevalence and trends of overweight and obesity in preschool children using WHO standards, revealing a dramatic increase since 1990 and emphasizing the need for early interventions.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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| Authors: | Elaine Borghi, Monika Blossner, Mercedes De Onis |
| Time horizon: | 1990 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing 450 nationally representative cross-sectional surveys from 144 countries. Overweight and obesity were defined using WHO growth standard medians, and linear mixed-effects modeling estimated prevalence rates and numbers of affected children.
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Key Insights
The study quantifies the global prevalence and trends of overweight and obesity among preschool children, showing a rise from 4.2% in 1990 to 6.7% in 2010, and projecting an increase to 9.1% by 2020. The analysis is based on 450 surveys from 144 countries, using the new WHO growth standards. The findings highlight the urgency of effective early interventions to reverse these trends, particularly in developing countries where the majority of affected children reside.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 1990 time horizon | 1990s time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | childhood obesity | developed countries | developing countries | global analysis | health risks | intervention needs | obesity | overweight | preschool children | prevalence | prevalence trends | trends | who standards