Abdominal Obesity in Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability
Author Information
Author(s): Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz, Justyna Wyszyńska, Lidia Perenc, Marta Yatsula, Anna Gagat-Matuła, Artur Mazur
Primary Institution: Institute of Health Sciences, Medical College of Rzeszow University
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the frequency of abdominal obesity in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities compared to those without disabilities.
Conclusion
Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities may be more susceptible to abdominal obesity, especially as the degree of disability increases.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of abdominal obesity in the ID group was not statistically significant.
- The risk of abdominal obesity increased with the level of intellectual disability.
- Older adolescents with ID had a higher prevalence of abdominal obesity compared to younger children.
Takeaway
This study found that kids with intellectual disabilities might have a higher chance of being overweight around their bellies compared to kids without disabilities, especially if they are older or have more severe disabilities.
Methodology
The study involved anthropometric measurements of waist circumference, height, and body mass in children aged 7-18 years with and without intellectual disabilities.
Potential Biases
The study may not be generalizable to all populations due to its regional focus.
Limitations
The study sample is representative of only one region of Poland and includes a small number of children with severe intellectual disabilities.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 568 children aged 7-18 years, with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.056 for abdominal obesity in the ID group; p < 0.001 for age and severity of ID.
Confidence Interval
95% CI for OR values provided in the results.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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