Family related obesity risk factors in Iranian primary school children

To determine familial risk factors for obesity in primary school children in Ahwaz. 150 obese students aged 10-11 y and 150 non-obese pupils of the same age and genders were selected. Parental BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height. Parental obesity; Family history of obesity and family size was significantly different between obese and non-obese students. Parents’ age, their occupation and education, maternal age at pregnancy and economic status did not differ significantly between obese and non-obese pupils. Parental obesity, familial history of obesity and family size were associated with obesity in Ahwaz primary school children.