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Prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Hangzhou: a cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Lijuan Zhao

  • Xiujun Jiang

  • Tingting Wang

  • Hong Xu

  • Li Hao

  • Kehong Fang

  • Wenhui Zhang

  • Shangxi Wu

  • Yuting Zhang

  • April 13, 2026

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    The overall overweight and obesity rates among children and adolescents in Hangzhou were 27.20%, with a significant decline in obesity prevalence with age.

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    Boys exhibited consistently higher rates of overweight and obesity compared to girls, with urban students showing higher prevalence than suburban students.

  • 3

    Among children aged 6–10 years, obesity prevalence equaled or exceeded overweight prevalence, particularly among boys.

  • 4

    Eating fresh fruit daily, skipping breakfast, brushing teeth frequently, and bullying victimization were associated with higher overweight and obesity rates.

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    Female sex and boarding student status were identified as protective factors against overweight and obesity in the study population.

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Prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Hangzhou: a cross-sectional study

  • by Lijuan Zhao, Xiujun Jiang, Tingting Wang, Hong Xu, Li Hao, Kehong Fang, Wenhui Zhang, Shangxi Wu, Yuting Zhang

  • April 13, 2026

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