Ferdaous Ouni, Rim Ghammam, Sihem Benfredj, Nawel Zammit, Israr Eleuch, Souhir Chelly, Houda Kalboussi, Jihen Maatoug, Imed Harrabi, Hassen Ghannem
INTRODUCTION: The escalating prevalence of adolescent obesity represents a complex public health challenge, influenced by interactions of environmental, socio-economic, and behavioral factors. Recent studies reveal a surge in addictive substance use among adolescents, with non-substance addictions. Overweight adolescents are particularly susceptible to risky behaviors. Tunisia is not exempt from this issue, facing a rapidly increasing prevalence. AIM: Our work aimed to assess the prevalence of obesity among adolescents and to explore the connections between sociodemographic factors, mental health, and overweight in this demographic group...
March 5, 2024: La Tunisie Médicale