Trends of Overweight and Obesity in Male Adolescents: Prevalence, Socioeconomic Status, and Impact on Cardiovascular Risk in a Central European Country - Summary - MDSpire
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Trends of Overweight and Obesity in Male Adolescents: Prevalence, Socioeconomic Status, and Impact on Cardiovascular Risk in a Central European Country
To evaluate current trends in weight, BMI, and comorbidities in male adolescents in Austria, correlating these with specific socioeconomic variables such as education and nicotine consumption.
Key Findings:
Mean BMI increased from 22.0 kg/m2 in 2003 to 22.8 kg/m2 in 2018 (p < 0.001), indicating a significant upward trend.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity increased from 15.3% and 4.2% in 2003 to 20.4% and 7.1% in 2018, respectively, highlighting a concerning trend.
A total of 27.2% of subjects were identified as overweight or obese (obesity °I–III), emphasizing the need for public health action.
Interpretation:
The study indicates a significant upward trend in BMI and obesity prevalence among male adolescents in Austria over the 15-year period.
Limitations:
Data only includes male adolescents and may not represent trends in females, which limits the generalizability of the findings.
Exclusion of individuals with severe mental or physical disorders may limit generalizability, as these groups may have different BMI trends.
Conclusion:
The rising trends in overweight and obesity among male adolescents highlight the urgent need for targeted public health interventions to address this growing issue.
by Lisa Gensthaler, Daniel M. Felsenreich, Julia Jedamzik, Jakob Eichelter, Larissa Nixdorf, Christoph Bichler, Michael Krebs, Bianca Itariu, Felix B. Langer, Gerhard Prager
