Long-term dynamics of the prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity in Russia and the world
https://doi.org/10.14341/omet13200
Abstract
This review analyzes the prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity in the Russian Federation. Data from various regional studies are provided. In some regions, long-term obesity dynamics were studied. The history of studying the epidemiology of obesity in Russia spans more than thirty years. According to the data obtained, the prevalence of childhood obesity throughout the country remains high and continues to increase. In all regions where long-term trends were assessed, the prevalence of obesity has increased (maximum 15.8% in the Tyumen Region). Among children, obesity is recorded among boys more often (maximum 38.3% in St. Petersburg) compared to girls (maximum 37.4% in St. Petersburg).
About the Authors
V. I. Alferova
Institution of Internal Medicine in Siberian Branch under the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Vlada I. Alferova, MD, PhD
175/1, Borisa Bogatkova street, 630089 Novosibirsk
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Авторы декларируют отсутствие явных и потенциальных конфликтов интересов, связанных с содержанием настоящей статьи
S. V. Mustafina
Institution of Internal Medicine in Siberian Branch under the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Svetlana V. Mustafina, MD, PhD, DSc
Novosibirsk
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Авторы декларируют отсутствие явных и потенциальных конфликтов интересов, связанных с содержанием настоящей статьи
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