Influence of socioeconomic and demographic parameters on obesity in children aged 7 to 11 in North Bačka region

In the Republic of Serbia obesity is growing into a major problem. The aim study to determine nutritional status in children aged 7-11 and identify possible factors affecting obesity. A cross-sectional anthropological survey was carried out primary schools rural urban places North Bačka region Vojvodina (North part Serbia). investigation performed between 2017-2020 included 1057 boys 1085 girls 6.50-11.49 years. body mass index (BMI kg/ m2 ) calculated assessment condition based on IOTF. Using logistic regression we tested interactions with socioeconomic demographic factors. Underweight present 5.53% (3.78% 7.28% girls). Overweight prevalence detected 18% subjects (19.02% 17.69% girls) 9.73% (11.54% 7.93% significant relationship certain sociodemographic parameters BMI values occurrence both sexes found. results indicate that exceed weight 27.73% represent public health issue younger shool-aged this Vojvodina.