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000136386 100__ $$aLópez-Gil, José Francisco
000136386 245__ $$aPrevalence of obesity and associated sociodemographic and lifestyle factors in Ecuadorian children and adolescents
000136386 260__ $$c2025
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000136386 5203_ $$aBackground: Given the increasing prevalence of obesity in young people in Ecuador, there is a need to understand the factors associated with this condition. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of obesity in Ecuadorian children and adolescents aged 5–17 years and identify its associated sociodemographic and lifestyle factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición (ENSANUT-2018). The final sample consisted of 11,980 participants who provided full information on the variables of interest. Results: The prevalence of obesity was 12.7%. A lower odd of having obesity was observed for adolescents; for those with a breadwinner with an educational level in middle/high school or higher; for each additional day with 60 or more minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; and for those with greater daily vegetable consumption (one, two, or three or more servings). Conversely, there were greater odds of obesity in participants from families with medium, poor, and very poor wealth and those from the coast and insular region. Conclusions: The high prevalence of obesity in Ecuadorian children and adolescents is a public health concern. Sociodemographic and lifestyle behavior differences in young people with obesity should be considered when developing specific interventions. Impact: As the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents increases in Latin America, with a particular focus on Ecuador, it becomes crucial to delve into the factors linked to this condition and identify the most successful strategies for its mitigation. The elevated prevalence of obesity among young individuals in Ecuador raises significant public health concerns. To develop targeted interventions, it is crucial to account for sociodemographic variables and lifestyle behaviors that contribute to obesity in this population.
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000136386 700__ $$aChen, Sitong
000136386 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-7865-3429$$aLópez-Bueno, Rubén
000136386 700__ $$aGutiérrez-Espinoza, Hector
000136386 700__ $$aDuarte Junior, Miguel Angelo
000136386 700__ $$aGalan-Lopez, Pablo
000136386 700__ $$aPalma-Gamiz, José Luis
000136386 700__ $$aSmith, Lee
000136386 773__ $$g97 (2025), 422–429$$pPediatr. res.$$tPediatric research$$x0031-3998
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