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Meta-Analysis
. 2012 Jul;79(7):945-8.
doi: 10.1007/s12098-011-0587-6. Epub 2011 Oct 15.

Childhood obesity in India: a meta-analysis

Tanu Midha  1 , Bhola Nath, Ranjeeta Kumari, Yashwant Kumar Rao, Umeshwar Pandey
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Meta-Analysis

Childhood obesity in India: a meta-analysis

Tanu Midha et al. Indian J Pediatr. 2012 Jul.

Abstract

Developing countries are now facing the double burden of childhood underweight and obesity. Childhood obesity is a recent epidemic with a high magnitude in India. Therefore, the authors decided to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Indian children. Studies were identified through computer-based and manual searches. Estimates of prevalence were studied using random effects meta-analysis. Nine studies including 92,862 subjects were identified and analysed. The prevalence of overweight was estimated to be 12.64% (95% CI 8.48-16.80%) and that of obesity to be 3.39% (95% CI 2.58-4.21%). Current evidence suggests that policies and interventions for children should prioritize reduction of obesity and overweight.

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