This study analyzed the Growing Up in Scotland cohort to identify predictors of obesity at age 12, present at school entry (age 5-6). Using multivariable logistic regression and bootstrapping, two models were developed: an "Optimum Data" model (including maternal BMI, indoor smoking, equivalized income, child's sex, child's BMI at age 5-6, and ACEs) and a "Scottish Data" model (excluding income and ACEs, and including SIMD and age of solid food introduction). Both models showed reasonable predictive validity, but the high referral burden suggests challenges for implementation within the current Scottish healthcare system.
Publisher
International Journal of Obesity
Published On
Jun 03, 2022
Authors
Gabriela Carrillo-Balam, Lawrence Doi, Louise Marryat, Andrew James Williams, Paul Bradshaw, John Frank
Tags
obesity
childhood health
predictors
GUS cohort
Scottish healthcare
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