Articles Related to School children
Obesity and its Correlates among Junior High School Children in the Accra Metropolis
The prevalence of obesity is on the increase worldwide due to changes in diet and physical activity patterns. Childhood obesity is now a major public health challenge in advanced economies. Obesity in childhood tends to persist into adulthood and to predispose to non-communicable diseases. There is little data on childhood obesity and its correlates and determinants in sub-Saharan Africa. A cross-sectional study was carried out using simple random sampling technique to select 260 junior high school children aged 11-15 years from six basic schools (n=768) from three different socioeconomic (low, middle, high) areas of Accra, the capital city of Ghana.
Prevalence and Determinants of Undernutrition among School Age Slum Children in Dhaka City, Bangladesh
The study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of undernutrition and establishing the relationship between prevailing sociodemographic and environmental factor and undernourishment of children aged 6-12 years in four selected slums in Dhaka City, Bangladesh.
The Relationship between Nutritional Status and Educational Achievements in the Rural School Children of Morocco
Malnutrition affects physical growth, cognitive development, and physical work capacity, and it consequently influences human performance and Heath. Objective of this study is to Examine the association between results of educational tests and the nutritional status of School children.
The Preschool Child, Food Photography And A Parent’s Bed: A Feasibility Study To Determine Acceptable Visual Data Collection Methods
In the UK, one in four children are starting school overweight. It has been proposed that early childhood provides a uniqueopportunity within which to establish lifestyle behaviours that will promote health and minimise the risk of development of fatness.
Streptococcus Mutans and Lactobacillus Species Infection in Obese and Non- Obese School Children in Accra, Ghana
Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus species are major bacteria associated with dental caries. In the presence of fermentable sugars and poor oral hygiene these bacteria increase risk of caries. Some studies have associated obesity with dental caries while others did not. High sugar snacks are risks for both obesity and dental caries. This study aimed at determining Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus species infection and its relationship with dental caries among obese and non-obese children. Oral plaque was taken from 75 each of obese and non-obese children from private schools in Accra, Ghana. The plaque was pre-enriched in thioglycollate broth for 48 hours at 37 °C.
Oral Hygiene Practices and Caries Prevalence among 9-15 Years Old Ghanaian School Children
Good oral hygiene protects against oral diseases such as caries and gum infections. Twice daily tooth brushing with fluoride pastes and flossing are recommended to keep mouth clean and reduce plaque bacterial growth. Poor access to oral cleaning material and dental care services expose children from poor backgrounds to oral diseases.
Overweight, Obesity and Abdominal Obesity in Primary School Children in Pavia, Northern Italy
Childhood obesity has been described as the main health-related problem in developed countries, due to its link with physical, social
and psychological consequences with an increased risk for developing metabolic and cardiovascular diseases in adulthood.
Editorial Board Members Related to School children
Ratko Pavlovic
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
University East Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
University East Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina