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Prevalence of overweight among school children in Hannover region from 2010 to 2014: A comparison between four body mass index references
Zhou, Y.; von Lengerke, T.; Bantel, S.; Walter, U.; Dreier, M. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2018 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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2018
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Background: The age-specific body mass index (BMI) is the most widely used tool for monitoring childhood overweight. However, different BMI classification reference systems imply obstacles for comparisons. In Germany, two national references are currently used: the Kromeyer-Hauschild (KH) and the KIGGS reference. This study aims to test the agreement within these two national and two international classification systems. Methods: Using data from the school entrance examination in the Hannover Region from 2010 to 2014 (n = 51, 520), children“s weight status was classified according to different reference systems:…
Schlagworte
Übergewicht
Kinder
Body Mass Index
Hannover
Kromeyer-Hauschild
KIGGS
Internationale Adipositas Task Force
WHO
Prävalenz
Klassifikationssysteme
Obesity
Child
Prevalence
Reference Values
Health Surveys
Das Gesundheitswesen
