Association of environmental factors and adiposity in thai school children: a structural equation modeling approach.
This study used structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine associations
between environmental factors and indicators of adiposity. We analyzed data
from a cross-sectional Southeast Asian Nutritional Survey of 1,161 Thai children
aged 7.0-12.9 years who were recruited by multi-stage sampling. Standardized
questionnaires provided data on socio-economic, health status, and physical activity,
while a 24-hour dietary recall provided dietary intake data. SEM analysis
show that socio-economic, health status, physical activity, and nutrient intake were
not associated directly with adiposity, but their relationship with adiposity was
via the environment. This analysis confirms many relationships between possible
causal factors and adiposity, and it enables insight into the complex mechanisms
leading to higher body fat. As such, it could serve as a working model to combat
the increasing prevalence of obesity (excess body fat) affecting many countries.
PMID: 29634197 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research