Abstract
Introduction: Adolescence is a critical stage of the life cycle in one’s life. The presence of malnutrition during this stage of the life cycle can seriously hamper one growth and development and may deprive the nation of its demographic dividend.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among 300 adolescent residing in the rural field practise area of SMIMS.
Results: The study found that 21.7% of adolescent had thinness while 13% were overweight/ obese. The odds of thinness were found to be higher among females, and those who were SC by caste. It was seen that socioeconomic status (middle class and below), and social problems in the family are strong predictors for thinness. Adolescent belonging to early adolescent age group (10-14 years), males and those who were OBC by caste had higher odds of being overweight/obese. It was seen that poor lifestyle habits such as inadequate physical activity, increase consumption of junk food and higher screen time daily are strong predictors for overweight and obesity.
Conclusion: The study finds that adolescent study participant in the field practice area of SMIMS suffers from the dual burden of malnutrition. Females and Socioeconomic determinants are important ecological factors for thinness while poor lifestyle habits are an important predictor for the development of obesity and overweight among the study population.
Keywords: Adolescent, Nutritional Status , Rural area, Sikkim, India.
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Corresponding Author
Nishant Kumar
Post Graduate Tutor, Department of Community Medicine, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim Manipal University, 5th Mile Tadong, Gangtok
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i3.142
