Overweight in adolescents may have deleterious effects on their subsequent self-esteem, social and economic characteristics, physical health. We studied the relation between overweight educational attainment, marital status, household income, self-esteem a nationally representative sample of 10,039 randomly selected young people who were 16 to 24 years old 1981. Follow-up data obtained 1988 for 65 79 percent original cohort, depending variable studied. The characteristics subjects had been...

Although the national obesity epidemic has been well documented, less is known about at U.S. state level. Current estimates are based on body measures reported by persons themselves that underestimate prevalence of obesity, especially severe obesity.

The association of television viewing and obesity in data collected during cycles II III the National Health Examination Survey was examined. Cycle examined 6,965 children aged 6 to 11 years cycle 6,671 12 17 years. Included sample were 2,153 subjects previously studied II. These surveys, therefore, provided two cross-sectional samples one prospective sample. In all three samples, significant associations time spent watching prevalence observed. 12- 17-year-old adolescents, increased by 2%...

To evaluate the impact of a school-based health behavior intervention known as Planet Health on obesity among boys and girls in grades 6 to 8.Randomized, controlled field trial with 5 control schools. Outcomes were assessed using preintervention (fall 1995) follow-up measures (spring 1997), including prevalence, incidence, remission obesity.A group 1295 ethnically diverse grade 7 students from public schools 4 Massachusetts communities.Students participated interdisciplinary over 2 school...

Background. Fast food has become a prominent feature of the diet children in United States and, increasingly, throughout world. However, few studies have examined effects fast-food consumption on any nutrition or health-related outcome. The aim this study was to test hypothesis that adversely affects dietary factors linked obesity risk. Methods. This included 6212 and adolescents 4 19 years old participating nationally representative Continuing Survey Food Intake by Individuals conducted...

OBJECTIVE. We sought to document increases in caloric contributions from sugar-sweetened beverages and 100% fruit juice among US youth during 1988–2004. PATIENTS AND METHODS. analyzed 24-hour dietary recalls children adolescents (aged 2–19) 2 nationally representative population surveys: National Health Nutrition Examination Survey III (1988–1994, N = 9882) 1999–2004 (N 10 962). estimated trends contribution, type, location of consumed. RESULTS. Per-capita daily contribution increased 242...

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages may cause excessive weight gain. We aimed to assess the effect on gain an intervention that included provision noncaloric at home for overweight and obese adolescents.

Although the current obesity epidemic has been well documented in children and adults, less is known about long-term risks of adult for a given child at his or her present age weight. We developed simulation model to estimate risk 35 years population United States.

• Data from four national surveys indicate pronounced increases in the prevalence of pediatric obesity United States. Obese children are defined as those with triceps skinfolds greater than or equal to 85th percentile same age and sex In 1963 1970. Superobese 95th percentile. Compared skinfold data 1965 National Health Examination Survey, cycle 2, second Nutrition conducted 1976 1980, a 54% increase among 6 11 years old 98% superobesity. 1966 1970 3, Survey 39% 12 17 64% superobeslty....

As researchers continue to analyze the role of parenting both in development childhood overweight and obesity prevention, studies child nutrition growth are detailing ways which parents affect their children's food- activity-related behaviors. Ana Lindsay, Katarina Sussner, Juhee Kim, Steven Gortmaker argue that interventions aimed at preventing should involve as important forces for change The authors begin by reviewing evidence on how can help children develop maintain healthful eating...

Women's ability to negotiate safer sexual practices, particularly condom use, is a vital component of HIV/STD prevention strategies. Gender-based power imbalances may constrain women's negotiation ability, yet few empirical studies have tested the hypothesis that relationship constitutes key factor in use negotiation. In this investigation, new measure - Sexual Relationship Power Scale (SRPS) was applied. Data were collected from 388, mostly Latina, women at an urban community health centre...

Purpose. Lack of physical activity is associated with increased risk overweight and cardiovascular disease, conditions lower socioeconomic status (SES). Associations between levels urban youth limited access to safe recreation areas in their neighborhoods residence were investigated. Design. Analyses data from the Project on Human Development Chicago Neighborhoods, a multilevel longitudinal study families communities, are reported. Setting. Chicago, Illinois. Subjects. Individual-level...

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Combination therapy including protease inhibitors has been shown to be effective in treating adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), but there are only limited data regarding the treatment of children and adolescents.

According to a substantial literature, passive smoking by children is associated with an increased incidence of lower respiratory illness and diminished pulmonary function. The relationship between childhood asthma, however, not clear. Data from the Child Health Supplement 1981 National Interview Survey were analyzed information about 4331 aged 0 5 years study maternal (1) prevalence likelihood taking asthma medication, (3) age onset children's (4) number hospitalizations among without...

We examined the concentration of fast food restaurants in areas proximal to schools characterize school neighborhood environments.We used geocoded databases restaurant and addresses examine locational patterns fast-food kindergartens primary secondary Chicago. bivariate K function statistical method quantify degree clustering (spatial dependence) around locations.The median distance from any Chicago nearest was 0.52 km, a that an adult can walk little more than 5 minutes, 78% had at least 1...