Research Determinant Factors of Overweight and Obesity in Children 11-15 Years Old in Tirana Schools

The aim Assessment of nutritional status of a group of children aged 11-13-15 years old district of Tirana (overweight and obesity). The objective of the study Evaluation of the prevalence of obesity, overweight, children in developing age 11-13-15 years, Assessment of children's body image by BMI indicator that. Population study The study included a total of 520 children distributed in 26 schools of which 18 in the city and 8 in the village. Survey Methodology Transversal (cross- sectional), I prospectiv two component type, Descriptive, this component refers to description / assessment of the prevalence and distribution of risk factors and analytical in order to assess the connection (association) of food items with demographic, socio-economic and lifestyle. The sampling method used is stratified sampling in clusters, in accordance with the size of the population, recommended by WHO / UNICEF. The selection method according to residence (urban / rural) and type of school was based on the size of the target population. Type of school (public / private) was not considered in the selection layer, but a variable in the analysis, because the layer rural, not the type of school represented Private. Results Our data highlighted that 15.2% of children were overweight and 3.1% were obese, and according to age groups surveyed for children 11 years old showed 12.5% were overweight and 2.3% obese children 13 years old showed that 20.3% are overweight and 4.2% obese, while 15 years of age 11.8% of children were overweight and 2.5% obese. The prevalence of overweight was significantly higher in the city (18.5%) than in rural areas (7.6%), higher in males compared with females and higher in private schools (23.3%) compared to public ones (14.1 %). Conclusion Dietary habits and lifestyle are determinant factors in the prevalence of obesity and overweight in children