Behavioural and socio-demographic characteristics of Dutch neighbourhoods with high prevalence of childhood obesity
Behavioural and socio-demographic characteristics of Dutch neighbourhoods with high prevalence of childhood obesity
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10.3109/17477166.2011.583659
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2011-08-01
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Renders, Carry M.
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de Jong, Elske;Schokker, Dieuwke F.;Renders, Carry M.
Objective. To identify neighbourhoods with increased prevalence of overweight children and to examine whether the association between neighbourhood and overweight can be explained by demographic characteristics and energy-related behaviours. Method. This cross-sectional study was carried out among 4,072 primary schoolchildren in the city of Zwolle, The Netherlands. Data collection consisted of measured height, weight and waist circumference, and a parental questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics, dietary and (in) activity behaviour of their child. With Multivariate Logistic regressions, associations between unhealthy behaviours and neighbourhoods (defined by postal code) with high and low prevalence of childhood overweight were investigated. Results. In three neighbourhoods the prevalence of overweight was significantly higher (16.5% vs. 10.6%, p < 0.05). The odds of living in these neighbourhoods were higher among children watching >2 h television/day (OR: 1.57; 95% CI: 1.15-2.14), not eating breakfast daily (OR: 2.86; 95% CI: 1.93-4.23), drinking >3 glasses/day sugared drinks (OR: 1.23; 95% CI: 1.01-1.50) on weekdays and not participating in organized sports (OR: 1.32; 95% CI: 1.09-1.59). This odds was however lower among children eating