Results of the study on obesity and risk factors for students in grades 7-12 of “Oyunii Ireedui” and “Od” complex schools in Darkhan-Uul aimag

Abstract

Purpose: To study the spread of obesity in adolescents of the Darkhan-Uul aimag and its risk factors Objectives: To determine the spread of obesity in pupils of 7-12 grades "Oyunii ireedui" and "Od" complex schools and to determine the risk factors affecting obesity in adolescents. Materials and methods: Measured anthropometric indicators: weight, height and determined the body mass index. Selection of overweight children, was conducted survey to determine risk factors. Results: Research shows that 8th grade boys are overweight and 9th grade girls are overweight. It can be seen that the burdened obstetric history of the mother affects the child's obesity, for example, arterial hypertension during pregnancy, anemia, BMI-25.0-29.9 etc. It has been established that risk factors affecting obesity on the part of the child, such as large birth weight, artificial feeding, overweight up to 1 year old, etc. Conclusions: 29.2% (723) of the respondents were found to be overweight. Of these, 26% are boys, 32.3% are girls. When determining the risk factors affecting obesity, it was established that a burdened obstetric history and factors on the part of the child.