Changes in body mass index in children and adolescents in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic

International Journal of Obesity, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 46(6), С. 1160 - 1167

Опубликована: Фев. 16, 2022

Язык: Английский

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The Impact of COVID-19-Related Mitigation Measures on the Health and Fitness Status of Primary School Children in Austria: A Longitudinal Study with Data from 708 Children Measured before and during the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

Sports, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 10(3), С. 43 - 43

Опубликована: Март 11, 2022

The COVID-19-related closing of schools and sport facilities resulted in major changes to daily routines worldwide. It was the aim this study investigate impact mitigation measures on health fitness status primary school children Austria. Seven hundred eight (7-10 years old) participated longitudinal study. Data height, weight, waist circumference, were collected before (September 2019) during course COVID-19 pandemic (June 20, September March 21, June 21). A significant increase EQUI BMIAUT (ηp2 = 0.087) 0.355) circumference found. Cardiorespiratory endurance 0.440) action speed 0.221) decreased dramatically following lockdowns/school closures. In contrast, muscle strength showed no changes. intended contain a communicable disease an acceleration pre-existing overweight obesity. adverse combination increasing BMI loss physical is likely result long-term negative effects growing developing individuals. Health professionals should therefore not only support further observations "non-communicable disease" but also intervention programs reverse worrying side-effect COVID-19-associated containment policies.

Язык: Английский

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Increased incidence of overweight and obesity among preschool Swedish children during the COVID-19 pandemic

European Journal of Public Health, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 33(1), С. 127 - 131

Опубликована: Дек. 8, 2022

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide effects on child health globally. Increased prevalence of childhood obesity been observed by a number countries during the pandemic. absence formal societal lockdown pandemic, made Sweden stand out compared to other countries. This study aims examine changes in BMI among preschool children before and Methods Retrospective population-based cross-sectional study, with longitudinal follow-up for portion children. included 25 049 from three Swedish regions, growth measures at 3- (n = 16 237), 4- 14 437) 5-years age 11 711). Care Need Index was used as socioeconomic parameter centre level. Results There an increase aged (P 0.028) four (P<0.001) Obesity 3-year-old girls increased 2.8% 3.9%. Four-year-olds obesity, overweight (girls) underweight decreased boys. No change 5-year-olds. Children areas low status higher risk obesity. Conclusions Overweight 4-year-old Sweden, findings that were accentuated attending centres lower status. is likely have affected behaviours negatively Our results expose need extended efforts directed prevent especially targeting areas.

Язык: Английский

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Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Based on an Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Год журнала: 2022, Номер 122(2), С. 410 - 423.e6

Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2022

Язык: Английский

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Childhood Obesity Trends among 8–11-Year-Olds: Insights from a School Sample in Vienna, Austria (2017–2023)

Children, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(4), С. 431 - 431

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2024

In Austria, childhood obesity is a public health concern. This study examined time trends in the percentage of among sample schoolchildren from Vienna (2017–2023). The body mass index percentiles 326 children [9.3 years old (95% CI 8.3–10.5, min–max 8.0–10.9] EDDY were calculated for trend analyses. Trend analysis was performed using logistic regression overweight and as dependent binary variables, year age independent continuous variables. change over calculated, including first period COVID-19 pandemic. Obesity percentages increased 23.5 15.1–31.9)% 2017 to 25.0 12.2–37.8)% 2023. From 2023, while overweight/obesity decreased by 25.9 (−59.5–15.6)%, 6.4 (−51.2–94.9)%. A non-significant (p ≥ 0.38) observed. During pandemic, changes 68.4 (5.6–187.9)% 29.2 (−37.3–166.8)%, respectively. current this high peaked 2020 during These findings emphasize need future investigations considering representativeness school-aged population Austria gain broader picture trends.

Язык: Английский

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Back to ‘normal’? BMI, physical fitness and health-related quality of life of children from North East England before, during and after the COVID-19 lockdowns

Journal of Sports Sciences, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 42(8), С. 688 - 700

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2024

We assessed whether changes in children's body mass index (BMI), physical fitness and health-related quality of life observed post-2020 United Kingdom COVID-19 lockdown remained 12 18 months later. Twenty-metre shuttle run test (20mSRT), handgrip strength, standing broad jump, sit-and-reach, height, mass, (Kidscreen27 questionnaire) were measured 90 children (8–9 years) during October 2019 ("T0"), November 2020 ("T1"), 2021 ("T2") June 2022 ("T3"). Mixed-effects models showed age- sex-normalised BMI increased from T0 (mean: 0.71) to T1 (0.97), remaining elevated at T2 (0.95) T3 (0.89). Decreases 20mSRT performance (22.0) (19.3), then (23.5) (28.3). Standing jump strength over time. The proportion with overweight/obesity (32%) (48%). Health-related decreased for "Physical Wellbeing" yet "Autonomy & Parents". Our findings highlight that lockdowns may have had lasting implications health, the urgent need reduce overweight obesity North East England. Improving health behaviours maximise long-term outcomes build resilience future emergencies disruptions is also paramount.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 Diagnosis on Weight Trajectories of Children in the US National COVID Cohort Collaborative

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the obesity epidemic, with both adults and children demonstrating rapid weight gain during pandemic. However, impact of having a diagnosis on this trend is not known. Methods Using longitudinal data from January 2019 to June 2023 collected by US National Institute for Health’s COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C), (age 2–18 years) positive test results (n=11,474, 53% male, mean [SD] age 5.57 [±3.29] years, 54% white, 5.2 [±2.9] BMI observations per participants) were matched negative identical demographic characteristics similar observation window. We compared percentile trajectories between cohorts, further evaluation performed patients stratified hospitalization status. Results had greater increase in %BMI p95 than (average 2.34 (±7.73) 1.46 (±6.09), p<0.0005). gained more after their before. Non-hospitalized hospitalized 2.38 (±7.65)) 1.87 (±8.54)). Mixed effect regression analyses demonstrated that these associations remained even adjusting time, demographics, baseline . Conclusions Having was associated gain, especially early Future research should explore reasons association implications future health emergencies. Authors’ Contributions M.M.M. drafted initial manuscript assisted curation, formal analysis, methodology, visualization. T.T.P. study design, interpretation results, funding acquisition, drafting editing. C.T.B. C.G.C analysis results. L.A.P. R.B. supervised resources, All authors conceptualization approved it publication. Author Disclosure Statement declare no conflicts interest. Impact This investigating shows led significant among aged 6-11, boys gaining girls. COVID-19-positive found be at risk weight. Declarations described publication conducted or tools accessed through NCATS N3C Data Enclave https://covid.cd2h.org Attribution & Publication Policy v 1.2-2020-08-25b supported U24 TR002306, Axle Informatics Subcontract: NCATS-P00438-B, [DUR RP-0BDD0E] NIH awards, P20GM103446 U54-GM104941. possible because whose information included within organizations ( https://ncats.nih.gov/n3c/resources/data-contribution/data-transfer-agreement-signatories ) scientists who have contributed ongoing development community resource [ https://doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocaa196 ]

Язык: Английский

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Associations Between Ecological Determinants and Weight Status Changes Among Children from Vulnerable Populations: Empirical Findings from a National Panel Survey in South Korea

Western Journal of Nursing Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2025

Background: Pandemic-related weight gain disproportionately has affected children from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. However, key determinants of childhood obesity among these vulnerable remain relatively underexplored. Methods: In a secondary data analysis using longitudinal dataset, the relationships between child status and its individual environmental influences were examined based on an ecological model. We analyzed three-point time-series for 1308 participants Korean national panel survey children. Adiposity estimates calculated body mass index (BMI) z-scores. Results: The regression revealed that 2 factors, namely “lack adequate sleep time” at level “suboptimal with childcare teachers” interpersonal level, had significant impact BMI z-scores Conclusions: It is crucial to develop strategies ensure sufficient time actively involve centers in implementing place-based interventions initiatives prevent Moreover, it essential continue efforts identifying populations by considering major environments which live grow.

Язык: Английский

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Event triggers and opinion leaders shape climate change discourse on Weibo

Communications Earth & Environment, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(1)

Опубликована: Фев. 24, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Home-Delivered Pediatric Weight Management for Low-Income Families: A Randomized Controlled Trial

PEDIATRICS, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 5, 2025

Children from lower-income households lose less weight in family-based management interventions, likely due to barriers treatment attendance and adherence. The CHECK randomized controlled trial tested whether delivering pediatric interventions the home improves loss outcomes relative clinic-delivered intervention. Enrolled families included 269 children (137 boys) who were aged 6 12 years, had overweight/obesity, lived English- or Spanish-speaking Chicago, Illinois (2017-2022). All received a 12-month intervention with 18 planned in-person sessions telephone contacts. sole difference between arms was location (home vs clinic) of sessions. Intention-to-treat analyses compared on change BMI z-score (zBMI), session contact time, secondary clinical outcomes. Twelve-month zBMI did not differ (P = .58) home-delivered (n 133; -0.031, SD 0.26) 136; -0.002, 0.30). Across both arms, total time predicted larger decreases zBMI. Both variables higher arm (median 11 sessions, 500 minutes) than 6.5 315.5 minutes; P values < .001). Post hoc indicated that (vs clinic-delivered) led 0.03 (SE 0.008, .0004) greater reductions across points prior COVID-19 pandemic, but after. Home delivery improve overall Home-delivered increase may have beneficial effects pandemic.

Язык: Английский

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