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salud publica mex 2025; 67 (6)

National and state prevalence of overweight and obesity in Mexican school-age and adolescent population, and its associated factors

Shamah-Levy T, Gaona-Pineda EB, Cuevas-Nasu L, Méndez-Gómez-Humarán I, Rodríguez-Ramírez S, Ávila-Arcos MA, Morales-Ruan C, Valenzuela-Bravo DG

Language: Spanish
References: 34
Page: 609-621
PDF size: 341.72 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. To estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity (OW+OB) among school-age Mexican children and adolescents (2020-2024) and to analyse associated sociodemographic factors. Materials and methods. National, regional, by locality, and by state OW+OB prevalence was estimated in a sample of 10 979 school-age children (5 to 11 years) and 9 142 adolescents (12 to 19 years) from the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua 2020-2024. Logistic regression models were fitted to assess the association between OW+OB and sociodemographic factors. Results. OW+OB prevalence was 36.6% in school-age children and 40.1% in adolescents. Quintana Roo and Baja California (≈50%) reported the highest prevalences. In school-age children OW+OB was higher with tertiary or higher education maternal education (OR= 2.10; 95%CI: 1.60,2.76). In both groups, having an overweight or obese parent significantly had greater odds of OW+OB and those living in rural areas had less odds of OW+OB. Conclusions. OW+OB prevalence among Mexican schoolage children and adolescents remains high. Further research is urgently needed to develop target public health strategies.


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