Population
1,718 high school students in Thiruvananthapuram city corporation, Kerala, India
Design
Cross-sectional
Key result
Underestimating body weight was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight or obesity (18.7%) compared to overestimating body weight (6.7%) among high school students.
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Weight underestimation linked to higher adolescent obesity prevalence; hypothesis-generating for body image interventions, needing prospective confirmation before practice change.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,718)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 18.7% vs 6.7%
A significant proportion of adolescents underestimate their body weight, highlighting the need for health education to promote realistic body image and address the rising burden of obesity.
A 2012 study conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=1,718). Underestimation of body weight vs. Overestimation of body weight was evaluated on Prevalence of overweight/obesity. Underestimating body weight was associated with a higher prevalence of overweight or obesity (18.7%) compared to overestimating body weight (6.7%) among high school students.