Table 1 The demographic characteristics of Chinese children (n (%) with overweight and obesity
Demographic variables | N | Overweight | Obesity | Overweight or obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | ||||
Boy | 217 | 15 (6.91) | 15 (6.91)* | 30 (13.82) |
Girl | 197 | 12 (6.09) | 4 (2.03) | 16 (8.12) |
Age | ||||
4 to 5 year | 202 | 17 (8.42) | 9 (4.46) | 26 (12.87) |
6 to 7 year | 212 | 10 (4.72) | 10 (4.72) | 20 (9.43) |
Caregiver | ||||
Parents | 238 | 14 (5.88) | 12 (5.04) | 26 (10.92) |
Grandparents and others | 176 | 13 (7.39) | 7 (3.98) | 20 (11.36) |
Caregiver’s occupation | ||||
Public institution staff | 35 | 2 (5.71) | 2 (5.71) | 4 (11.43) |
Non public institution staff | 150 | 8 (5.33) | 10 (6.67) | 18 (12.00) |
Unemployment | 229 | 17 (7.42) | 7 (3.06) | 24 (10.48) |
Caregiver’s education | ||||
College and above | 36 | 3 (8.33) | 2 (5.56) | 5 (13.89) |
Senior | 115 | 5 (4.35) | 5 (4.35) | 10 (8.70) |
Junior and below | 263 | 19 (7.22) | 12 (4.56) | 31 (11.79) |
Family economic level | ||||
50,000 and above | 128 | 10 (7.81) | 6 (4.69) | 16 (12.50) |
20,000 to 50,000 | 183 | 12 (6.56) | 9 (4.92) | 21 (11.48) |
Below 20,000 | 103 | 5 (4.85) | 4 (3.88) | 9 (8.74) |
Total | 414 | 27 (6.52) | 19 (4.59) | 46 (11.11) |