A1 Journal article (refereed)
15-vuotiaiden nuorten ylipaino ja painon kokeminen WHO-koululaistutkimuksessa (2005)
HBSC study: overweight, self-perceived body weight and dieting in 15-year-old adolescents in Europe, Israel and North America


Välimaa, R., Ojala, K., Tynjälä, J., Villberg, J., & Kannas, L. (2005). 15-vuotiaiden nuorten ylipaino ja painon kokeminen WHO-koululaistutkimuksessa. Suomen Lääkärilehti, 60(47), 4843-4849. https://www.laakarilehti.fi/tieteessa/alkuperaistutkimukset/15-vuotiaiden-ylipaino-ja-painon-kokeminen-who-koululaistutkimuksessa/


JYU authors or editors


Publication details

All authors or editorsVälimaa, Raili; Ojala, Kristiina; Tynjälä, Jorma; Villberg, Jari; Kannas, Lasse

Journal or seriesSuomen Lääkärilehti

ISSN0039-5560

eISSN2489-7434

Publication year2005

Volume60

Issue number47

Pages range4843-4849

PublisherSuomen lääkäriliitto

Publication countryFinland

Publication languageFinnish

Persistent website addresshttps://www.laakarilehti.fi/tieteessa/alkuperaistutkimukset/15-vuotiaiden-ylipaino-ja-painon-kokeminen-who-koululaistutkimuksessa/

Publication open accessOpenly available

Publication channel open accessDelayed open access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/93175

Additional informationLääketiede | Alkuperäistutkimus


Abstract

Obesity is a major public health concern, described by WHO as "a global epidemic" due to its high and increasing prevalence. There appears to be a dichotomy of concern about the issue of body image, weight control and body weight in young people. The aim of this study is to describe the prevalence of overweight and obesity and self-perception of body weight and dieting among overweight 15-year-old adolescents in Europe, Israel and North America.

Data for this study were obtained from a large WHO collaborative cross-national survey on Health and Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC). The data were collected in 2001/2002 through school-based surveys, using the international research protocol.

The prevalence of overweight differed greatly between countries. Overweight was most common in the USA, where one third of boys and one fifth of girls are overweight. The gender difference remained stable across almost all HBSC countries and regions. A majority of overweight girls reported dissatisfaction with their body but many overweight boys were satisfied with their weight. In addition, overweight girls were more likely than boys to report engaging in weight control behaviour.

The avoidance of excessive weight gain in young people would prevent the development of obesity and have implications for their future health. It is therefore vital for the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity in young people to develop multifaceted, effective and evidence-based programmes that support lifestyle changes: the results indicate that most overweight young people, especially girls, are motivated to reduce their weight.


Keywordsyoung peopleoverweightobesityweight controlweight lossself imagegender differenceshealth promotionlifestyle habitsinternational comparison

Free keywordsEurooppa; Israel; Yhdysvallat


Contributing organizations


Ministry reportingYes

Preliminary JUFO ratingNot rated


Last updated on 2024-01-02 at 08:23