Overweight and Obesity in Adolescents in Kyrgyzstan: The Impact of Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Physical Activity: A Narrative Review
Abazbekova S. Mamyrbaeva T. Anarbaeva A. Myrzabekova G. Moldobaeva A.
2025Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Iranian Journal of Public Health
2025#54Issue 5899 - 905 pp.
This review examined the prevalence and possible causes of overweight and obesity among adolescents in Kyrgyzstan. According to a national survey in Kyrgyzstan, the prevalence of overweight among adolescent girls is classified as “high” according to the WHO thresholds (14.5 %). The prevalence of overweight shows a slight upward trend with age and is classified as “very high” among adolescents aged 16-18 years (20.8 %). The review explores dietary habits, physical activity, socioeconomic consequences, and the impact of advertising unhealthy products.
Adolescent , Nutrition , Obesity , Overweight
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Department of Public Health, International Higher School of Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Osh State University, Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Department of Children’s Diseases, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Department of Public Health
Department of Pediatric Surgery
Department of Children’s Diseases
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