Prevalencia de obesidad infantil en niños de 8-12 años de edad en un Subcentro de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

Childhood obesity is currently one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. Obesity is a chronic and multifactorial, disease characterized by the accumulation of excess fat to a degree that causes changes in health. Lifestyle changes mainly poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyles are the main causes. The research was conducted in order to determine obesity in children 8 - 12 years of age in a sub-center of the city of Guayaquil. Methodology: This research work was of the type descriptive, quantitative, prospective and longitudinal using anarray of indirect observation. The results determined that 30 children, 57% presents child obesity between the ages of 10 to 12 years, female gender and ethnic group predominantly mestizo. According to the food habit that 87% of children have an uncontrolled intake of products high in fats andsugars. Conclusion: Childhood obesity was presented with the highest prevalence in girls of mixed ethnicity in aged between 10 - 12 years, in relation to the size showed higher percentage range between 141-150 cm (43%) and with a weight of 51-60 kg by many him are associated diseases related to obesity being the main metabolic syndrome. While environmental factors work in childhood obesity is due to the high consumption of fats and sugars in your diet.