Factors Affecting Prevalence of Overweight Among 12- to 17-year-old Urban Adolescents in Hyderaband, India.

The article discusses a study regarding the prevalence of overweight among adolescents in the urban area of Hyderabad, India, and identifies its factors. A cross-sectional and institutional study was administered in 2003 on adolescents 12 to 17 years of age. The study revealed that 6.1 percent of the boys and 8.2 of the girls were overweight, and 1.6 percent and 1.0 percent were obese respectively. It was stated that physical activities and healthy eating could help reduce obesity.