A Study to Assess the Life Style and Body Mass Index –Among Adolescents in selected Navi Mumbai

Impaired BMI among children, adolescents and adults has emerged one of the most serious public health concerns in the 21st century. The worldwide prevalence of childhood overweight and underweight has increased remarkably over the past 3 decades, the growing prevalence of adolescent’s weight issues has also led to appearance of weight - related comorbid disease and entities of adolescents. The lifestyle of adolescents has a significant effect on their health. Body mass index (BMI) is among important indicators of the adult age group's health. The study attempted to assess young adolescents' lifestyle and its relationship with BMI.