NSU Research Contributions
Title : Determinants of overweight and obesity among urban school-going children and adolescents: a case-control study in Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Morshad Alam, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Abrar Wahab, Md. Delowar Hossain, Shajeda Akter Nishat, Sanjana Zaman, Gias Uddin Ahsan
| Journal Article Title: International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health | Publication Year : 2019 | |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Walter de Gruyter GmbH |
| Pages : 9 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education SDG11 Sustainable Cities & Communities |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage Inclusive and sustainable urbanization & planning |
| Impact statement: This case-control study of 240 students in Dhaka, Bangladesh, identifies critical environmental and lifestyle factors driving the rising prevalence of childhood obesity. The research reveals that children from families with a monthly income of over 50,000 Taka are three times more likely to be overweight. At the same time, a complete lack of physical activity increases the risk by a staggering 38 times. Additionally, consuming fast food regularly and spending more than four hours daily on sedentary activities (like video games) were found to be major risk factors. Conversely, having a normal-weight mother and limiting cake and biscuit consumption serve as protective factors. These findings highlight the "double burden of malnutrition" in urban Bangladesh and serve as a vital guide for public health professionals to implement awareness programs that target both dietary habits and physical activity to prevent a future epidemic of chronic diseases. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Bangladesh, children and adolescents, obesity, overweight, risk factors |
