Browsing by Subject "adolescents"
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2010-09-30Berichte und sonstige Texte20 Years of German Unity: Are there still differences between east and west as regards the health of children and adolescents? Do still differences in the health of children and adolescents living in the East or West of Germany exist? Answers to this question will be given in the 4th issue of GBE kompakt. The results base upon the data of the ...
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2011-10-27ZeitschriftenartikelAge, puberty, body dissatisfaction, and physical activity decline in adolescents. Results of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey (KiGGS) Background: Physical activity (PA) shows a marked decline during adolescence. Some studies have pointed to pubertal status or timing as possible PA determinants in this age group. Furthermore, it was supposed that the ...
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2015-11-13Berichte und sonstige TexteAlcohol consumption among adolescents - Current results and trends Regular alcohol consumption endangers health and is associated with an increased risk of a variety of physical illnesses and mental disorders. This issue's interest is focused on alcohol consumption during adolescence since ...
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2021-09-14ZeitschriftenartikelAssociation between Physical Activity and Sleep Difficulties among Adolescents in Germany: The Role of Socioeconomic Status We examined sleep difficulties among adolescents in Germany and the association with physical activity (PA). Furthermore, we analyzed whether the association varied with the socioeconomic status (SES) among adolescent girls ...
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2019-05-11ZeitschriftenartikelAssociations between Physical Activity and Food Intake among Children and Adolescents: Results of KiGGS Wave 2 A balanced diet and sufficient physical activity are essential for the healthy growth of children and adolescents and for obesity prevention. Data from the second wave of the population-based German Health Interview and ...
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2022-01-05ZeitschriftenartikelExercise and Carotid Properties in the Young–The KiGGS-2 Study Background: Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and stiffness (cS) are predictive markers of early vascular aging and atherosclerotic risk. This study assessed, whether exercise has protective effects on carotid structure ...
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2013-08-28Berichte und sonstige TexteFizzy drinks, juices etc. The consumption of beverages containing sugars in GermanThis issue is about the consumption of beverages containing sugar, like soft drinks and fruit juices in the German population. Martina Rabenberg and Gert Mensink try to answer the following questions: Is there a difference ...
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2023-10-18ZeitschriftenartikelGender and Age Differences in ADHD Symptoms and Co‑occurring Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Children and Adolescents in the BELLA Study Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Current studies addressing gender and age differences in ADHD are lacking. The present study aims to ...
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2015-03-03Berichte und sonstige TexteGrowing up healthy – What significance does social status have? Germany is among the richest countries in the world and has a well-developed social security system. Nevertheless, even in this country, children and young people grow up under very different conditions. The aim of this ...
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2016-02-26ZeitschriftenartikelLower Prevalence of Atopic Dermatitis and Allergic Sensitization among Children and Adolescents with a Two-Sided Migrant Background In industrialized countries atopic diseases have been reported to be less likely in children and adolescents with a migrant background compared to non-migrants. This paper aimed at both examining and comparing prevalence ...
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2021-02-24ZeitschriftenartikelPhysical Activity Improves Mental Health in Children and Adolescents Irrespective of the Diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)—A Multi-Wave Analysis Using Data from the KiGGS Study Physical activity (PA) may have positive effects on mental health in children and adolescents. This post hoc study aimed to further investigate the relationship between different frequency levels of PA and general mental ...
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2011-12-07ZeitschriftenartikelRelative validation of the KiGGS Food Frequency Questionnaire among adolescents in Germany Background: The aim of this study was to determine the relative validity of the self-administered Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) “What do you eat?”, which was used in the German National Health Interview and Examination ...
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2012-02-12ZeitschriftenartikelReliability and validity of the KIDSCREEN-52 health-related quality of life questionnaire in a Greek adolescent population Background: The KIDSCREEN-52 is a worldwide instrument for measuring health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents. The aim of this study is to assess reliability and validity of the Greek version of ...
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2020-11-23ZeitschriftenartikelSubjective Generic Health Literacy and Its Associated Factors among Adolescents: Results of a Population-Based Online Survey in Germany Profound data on adolescent health literacy are needed as a requirement for the development of health literacy promoting interventions. This paper aims to study the level of generic health literacy among adolescents and ...
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2019-05-28ZeitschriftenartikelUse of vitamin and mineral supplements among adolescents living in Germany—Results from EsKiMo II Dietary supplements may contribute to nutrient intake; however, actual data on dietary supplement use among adolescents living in Germany are rare. The aim of this analysis was to describe the current use of dietary ...