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

Saltanat Abazbekova, Tursun Mamyrbaeva, Aida Abdisaminovna Anarbaeva, Г Т Мырзабекова, Asylkan Moldobaeva

Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2025

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DOI 10.18502/ijph.v54i5.18625
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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.