Obesity Childhood in Cuenca-Ecuador: Prevalence and Risk Factors
NCT ID: NCT01381978
Last Updated: 2012-05-23
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
700 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2010-10-31
Brief Summary
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Summary:
The prevalence of obesity and overweigh in all age groups are increasing rapidly in the world. Some factors like physical activity, socioeconomical status, dietary habits, gender, besides genetic factors influence in the development of obesity.
In Cuenca - Ecuador lack information related to prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and the risk factors related.
Socioeconomical status and quality of physical activity are assessed using specially designed questionnaires in a randomized sample of children 6 to 9 years of age of Cuenca city. Nutritional status is assessed using body mass index, relation weight/age and height/age. These data are helpful to develop programs focused to improve nutritional status in scholars of Cuenca.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
6 Years
9 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University Rovira i Virgili
OTHER
Universiteit Antwerpen
OTHER
Universidad de Cuenca
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Victoria Abril
MSc Victoria Abril. Researcher University of Cuenca
Locations
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Universidad de Cuenca
Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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DIUC
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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