socioeconomic basis of children obesity is of high importance for preventive policies. this study aimed to compare the prevalence of obesity among children living in two different levels of welfare regions in mashhad northeast of iran. a total of 625 primary school girls and boys aged 78-127 months were randomly selected, and values of their body mass index (bmi) were measured. the prevalence o...

the markedly high prevalence of obesity contributes to the increased incidence of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, and heart disease. because of high prevalence of obesity in almost all countries, it has been the focus of many researches throughout the world during the recent decades. along with increasing researches, new concepts and controversies have been emerge...

childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century. the problem is global and is steadily affecting many low- and middle-income countries, particularly in urban settings. the prevalence has increased at an alarming rate. globally, in 2013 the number of overweight children under the age of five years old, is estimated to be over 42 million. close to 31 mill...

Background: The epidemic of obesity has turned into a major global health challenge. Environmental and social factors such as social capital, can significantly affect obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of social capital with overweight and obesity among female health-care workers. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 on 680 female health-care workers wh...

obesity is one of the health problems in the developing and developed countries. obesity subjects the individuals with metabolic and endocrine disorders. it is obvious that vitamin d deficiency or insufficiency may lead to secondary hyperparathyroidism. thus, obesity increases the risk of vitamin d deficiency. considering the high prevalence of vitamin d deficiency in children and adolescents w...

abstract: introduction: overweight and obesity are major health problems affecting communities worldwide and the prevalence is rapidly rising. although the prevalence of obesity in iran has been reported, there are no data available on the prevalence of these factors in individuals aged over 50 years, individuals who are naturally more prone to cardiovascular diseases and death. this study aims...