scholarly journals Child and youth participatory interventions for addressing lifestyle-related childhood obesity: a systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 1276-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Frerichs ◽  
O. Ataga ◽  
G. Corbie-Smith ◽  
S. Tessler Lindau
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity

Association between early antibiotic exposure and risk of childhood weight gain and obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 439-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Aghaali ◽  
Seyed Saeed Hashemi-Nazari
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Antibiotic Exposure ◽  
Statistical Estimates ◽  
Childhood Weight

Abstract Background Recent studies have shown that antibiotic exposure during infancy is associated with increased body mass in healthy children. This study was performed to investigate the association between early-life antibiotic exposure and risk of childhood obesity. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to comprehensively and quantitatively determine the association between early antibiotic exposure and risk of childhood obesity. Various databases such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, ProQuest, Cochrane and Google Scholar were searched. A random-effects meta-analysis was performed to pool the statistical estimates. Additionally, a subgroup analysis was performed based on the time of follow-up. Results Nineteen studies involving at least 671,681 participants were finally included. Antibiotic exposure in early life was significantly associated with risk of childhood weight gain and obesity (odds ratio [OR]: 1.05, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.04–1.06). Conclusions Antibiotic exposure in early life significantly increases the risk of childhood weight gain and obesity.

Childhood obesity and school absenteeism: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 1412-1424 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. An ◽  
H. Yan ◽  
X. Shi ◽  
Y. Yang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
School Absenteeism

scholarly journals Internet of Things–Enabled Technologies for Weight Management in Children and Adolescents: Protocol for a Systematic Review

10.2196/16930 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e16930
Author(s):  
Ching Lam ◽  
Madison Milne-Ives ◽  
Michelle Helena Van Velthoven ◽  
Edward Meinert
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Medical Spending ◽  
Google Search

Background Childhood obesity is a serious global issue, leading to increased medical spending on obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. There is a need for health care services that link health behavior to risk factors, such as diet and physical activity, and that provide better advice and feedback to users, which Internet of Things–enabled technologies could facilitate. Objective The objective of the systematic review will be to identify available Internet of Things–enabled technologies for weight management of children and adolescents (users younger than 18 years). It will also aim to understand the use, effectiveness, and feasibility of these technologies. Methods We will search the Medline, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest Central, and IEEE Xplore Digital Library databases for studies published after 2010, using a combination of keywords and subject headings related to health activity tracking, youth, and Internet of Things. In addition, a Google search to identify grey literature will be conducted. Two authors will independently screen the titles and abstracts identified from the search and accept or reject the studies according to the study inclusion criteria. Any discrepancies will then be discussed and resolved. The quality of the included studies will be assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklists. Data from included studies will be extracted into a predesigned form to identify the types of devices or apps, Internet of Things applications, and health outcomes related to weight management. Results A preliminary search on Medline returned 484 results. The publication of the final systematic review is expected in mid-2020. Conclusions The effectiveness and feasibility of physical activity trackers and consumer wearables for different patient groups have been well reviewed, but there are currently no published reviews that look into these technologies in the wider Internet of Things context. This review aims to address this gap by examining Internet of Things–enabled technologies that are designed for youth weight management and thus inform further research and clinical studies to reduce childhood obesity. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/16930

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