Multiple lifestyle risk behaviours and excess weight among adolescents in Barcelona, Spain

Objective. We aimed to analyse the prevalence of having multiple lifestyle risk behaviours (LRB) and the potential relationship between excess weight (including overweight and obesity) and cumulative multiple LRB among adolescents in Barcelona, Spain. Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed a...

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Autores: Continente Garcia, Xavier, 1980-, Pérez, Anna, Espelt Hernández, Albert, 1981-, Ariza, Carles, López Medina, Ma. José, (María José)
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2017
País:España
Recursos:Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Repositorio:Repositorio Digital de la UPF
OAI Identifier:oai:repositori.upf.edu:10230/58479
Acesso em linha:http://hdl.handle.net/10230/58479
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2017.01.003
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palavra-chave:Screen time
Sleep duration
Motor activity
Breakfast
Adolescent behaviour
Overweight
Descrição
Resumo:Objective. We aimed to analyse the prevalence of having multiple lifestyle risk behaviours (LRB) and the potential relationship between excess weight (including overweight and obesity) and cumulative multiple LRB among adolescents in Barcelona, Spain. Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed among a representative sample of 3,114 secondary school students in Barcelona. Height and weight were objectively measured and excess weight was defined in accordance with World Health Organization criteria. Information on screen time, breakfast, physical activity and sleep duration was obtained through a self-administered questionnaire. Results. More than 80% of the students had at least two LRBs. In compulsory schooling, the adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) of excess weight increased with a higher number of reported LRBs (four LRBs: aPR = 1.56; 95% confidence interval: 1.19-2.05). Conclusions. These results highlight the importance of a multiple-behaviour approach in preventive programmes aimed at reducing adolescent obesity.