Trends and Disparities in the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in South Texas between 2009 and 2015
Joint Authors
Foster, Byron Alexander
Aquino, Christian A.
Maness, Trevor M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-07-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Recent reports have highlighted possible decreases over time in obesity, particularly among children aged 2–5 years.
Hispanic children experience significantly higher obesity rates, and less is known about trends for Hispanic children.
Methods.
A large healthcare system-based dataset from south Texas was used to analyze body mass index (BMI) values obtained clinically from 2009 through 2015.
Age and race/ethnicity specific prevalence of overweight and obesity were calculated using CDC standards and trends were examined over time using regression analyses, and mapping software was used to identify geographic variation.
Results.
Hispanic children in south Texas experience levels of obesity (25.3%, 95% CI: 25.1–25.6) significantly higher than their white (16.6%, 95% CI: 16.0–17.2) or black (18.2%, 95% CI: 17.3–19.1) peers.
Obesity in Hispanic children aged 2–5 years decreased from 18.5%, 95% CI: 16.6–20.5, in 2009 to 15.1%, 95% CI: 14.3–15.9, in 2015.
Obesity in Hispanic adolescents was stable at 30.4%, 95% CI: 28.5–32.4, in 2009 and 31.3, 95% CI: 30.3–32.2, in 2015.
Conclusions.
While obesity decreased in the youngest age group of Hispanic children, south Texas continues to experience high levels of obesity that exceed national averages with significant disparities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Foster, Byron Alexander& Maness, Trevor M.& Aquino, Christian A.. 2017. Trends and Disparities in the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in South Texas between 2009 and 2015. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184240
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Foster, Byron Alexander…[et al.]. Trends and Disparities in the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in South Texas between 2009 and 2015. Journal of Obesity No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184240
American Medical Association (AMA)
Foster, Byron Alexander& Maness, Trevor M.& Aquino, Christian A.. Trends and Disparities in the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in South Texas between 2009 and 2015. Journal of Obesity. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1184240
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1184240