Prevalence, Factors Associated with Obesity and Overweight among Students in Brazzaville in 2020

Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing dramatically around the world and it reasonable to assume that young people attending school in Brazzaville are not spared. objective this study was determine prevalence, as well factors associated with overweight among students Brazzaville. Methods: This a cross-sectional study, conducted questionnaire survey 2052 pupils (869 boys 1183 girls, aged 14 18). Obesity were determined from body mass index reference curves International Task Force (IOTF), factors, by performing logistic regression. Results: private public institutions 15.6% versus 5.5% (p 4.0% 1.5% monthly income (OR = 1.73), car means transportation 2.75) family history 7.73). On other hand, school, walking high levels physical activity had protective effect against population. Conclusion: higher required management prevention strategies.