Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Obesity is a growing global health crisis, significantly affecting children and adolescents. Childhood obesity is closely linked to the early onset of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance, which often persist into adulthood. The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased alarmingly worldwide, including in India. This study aims to identify and evaluate the risk factors for CVD in 5‐ 17‐year‐old school‐going children with obesity. This cross‐sectional study included school‐going children aged 5 to 17 years from various schools in a selected district. Children with a BMI>95th percentile for age and sex were classified as obese. A total of 1,100 children were randomly selected, with a focus on identifying obese children. Data collection involved a structured questionnaire and clinical assessments, including measurements of blood pressure, lipid profile and insulin resistance. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, with chi‐square tests and logistic regression used to evaluate associations between obesity and cardiovascular risk factors. The prevalence of obesity in the study population was 23.6%, increasing with age and peaking at 25.7% in the 14‐17 years age group. Among the obese children, 34.6% had dyslipidemia, 30.8% had hypertension, and 26.9% had insulin resistance. The prevalence of hypertension and dyslipidemia increased with age, with hypertension most prevalent in the 14‐17 years age group (38.9%) and dyslipidemia also highest in the 14‐17 years age group (41.1%). Insulin resistance was most common in the 11‐13 years age group (33.3%). The study highlights a significant burden of cardiovascular risk factors among obese children, with these risk factors increasing with age. Early identification and intervention are crucial to mitigate the long‐term risks of cardiovascular diseases and promote overall health.
How to cite this article:
Kiron Sukulol, P. Abinesh and N. Rama Swathika. Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease in 5‐17 Years Old School Going Children with Obesity.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.207.211
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