Overweight and Obesity in Adolescents in Kyrgyzstan: The Impact of Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Physical Activity: A Narrative Review

Authors

  • Saltanat Abazbekova Department of Public Health, International Higher School of Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  • Tursun Mamyrbaeva Department of Public Health, International Higher School of Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  • Aida Anarbaeva Department of Pediatric Surgery, Osh State University, Osh, Kyrgyzstan
  • Gulshara Myrzabekova Department of Children’s Diseases, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Asylkan Moldobaeva Department of Public Health, International Higher School of Medicine, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/ijph.v54i5.18625

Keywords:

Adolescent; Overweight; Obesity; Nutrition

Abstract

This review examined the prevalence and possible causes of overweight and obesity among adolescents in Kyrgyzstan. According to a national survey in Kyrgyzstan, the prevalence of overweight among adolescent girls is classified as “high” according to the WHO thresholds (14.5 %). The prevalence of overweight shows a slight upward trend with age and is classified as “very high” among adolescents aged 16-18 years (20.8 %). The review explores dietary habits, physical activity, socioeconomic consequences, and the impact of advertising unhealthy products.

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Published

2025-05-10

Issue

Volume (54) issue (5)

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