hrp0098p2-116 | Fat, Metabolism and Obesity | ESPE2024

Prevalence of Central Obesity Among Adolescent School Children in Rural Kerala, South India.

Paulose Abraham , P Raghupriya

Background: Central obesity among adolescents has been on the rise globally and there is ample evidence that to suggest that central obesity is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 Diabetes.Aims/Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Central Obesity among adolescent school children aged 14-18 years in rural Kerala.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional, schoo...