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

Saltanat  Abazbekova; Tursun  Mamyrbaeva; Aida  Anarbaeva; Gulshara  Myrzabekova; Asylkan  Moldobaeva

doi:10.18502/ijph.v54i5.18625

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.