Studies/Études : Weight status and health characteristics of rural Saskatchewan children

Source: Rural and Remote Health.
"Limited studies on the health of children living in rural settings suggest that rural children have a higher prevalence of overweight and may not be as active as their urban counterparts. The purpose of this study was to examine the health behaviors and weight status of children aged 8 to 13 years living in rural Saskatchewan, Canada."

"Conclusion: Prevalence of overweight/obesity in these rural children was high with gender differences evident at a very young age. Most children reported eating healthy diets but many participated in several hours of daily screen time (eg watching television or using a computer). Despite their weight status or patterns of physical inactivity, children perceived themselves as being very healthy. Understanding the health behaviors and weight status of rural children may assist in the development of effective health promotion programs for rural children."

Bilinski H, Rennie D, Duggleby W. Weight status and health characteristics of rural Saskatchewan children. Rural and Remote Health 11: 1699. (Online) 2011.

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