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The Prevalence Of Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescents With Chronic Health Conditions, Catherine Levy
The Prevalence Of Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescents With Chronic Health Conditions, Catherine Levy
Master's Theses
Overweight and obesity during adolescence is a primary public health concern as these conditions are associated with several chronic health conditions (cardiovascular disease, Type II Diabetes, etc.) that can affect individuals into adulthood. The purpose of this study was two-fold: 1) to examine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents with chronic health conditions; and 2) To examine the odds of physical activity and sedentary behaviors in adolescents with chronic health conditions, viewing whether the presence of chronic health conditions impact PA and sedentary behaviors.
Analyses included 28,778 adolescents aged 10-17 from the 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Heath. …