Title
Alarming prevalences of overweight and obesity for children of Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch origin in the Netherlands according to international standards
Author
Fredriks, A.M.
van Buuren, S.
Hira Sing, R.A.
Wit, J.M.
Verloove-Vanhorick, S.P.
Publication year
2005
Abstract
Aim: Prevalences of overweight in The Netherlands, defined by international cut-off points, are presented in 14 500 children of Dutch origin, 2904 of Turkish and 2855 of Moroccan origin, aged 0-21 y. Results: The mean prevalence for Turkish boys and girls was 23.4% and 30.2%, for Moroccans 15.8% and 24.5%, for Dutch youths in large cities 12.6% and 16.5%, and for other Dutch participants 8.7% and 11.3%, respectively. Conclusion: The development of adequate prevention strategies is urgently needed. © 2005 Taylor & Francis Group Ltd.
Subject
Health
Body mass index
Ethnicity
Moroccan
Overweight
Netherlands
Turkish
Body mass
Infant
International standard unit
Major clinical study
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Ethnic Groups
Female
Humans
Male
Morocco
Netherlands
Obesity
Prevalence
Turkey
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/08035250410024240
TNO identifier
238413
ISSN
0803-5253
Source
Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics, 94 (4), 496-498
Document type
article