Publications by authors named "V M-W Keung"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates obesity prevalence among children in Hong Kong, focusing on primary and secondary school students, and aims to identify associated risk factors linked to sociodemographic and health-related behaviors.
- - Data was gathered through self-administered surveys from nearly 5,000 students across 55 schools, revealing that obesity is more common in male students, particularly those with poor academic performance and unhealthy lifestyle habits, like high sugary drink consumption and low physical activity.
- - Key findings suggest that male gender, inactivity, low self-esteem in academics, and poor dietary choices are significant risk factors for obesity, underlining the need for targeted interventions for at-risk youth and further research on effective solutions.
Background And Aims: Unhealthy diets were found to be the main contributor to the overweight problem among adolescents. In this study, we aim to identify the factors causing unhealthy eating habits in adolescents.
Methods: School-aged children and adolescents participated in this cross-sectional observational study with additional school and parental consent.
Background: Health literacy is essential in the promotion of healthy lifestyle habits and chronic disease prevention.
Objective: To assess the health literacy level among Hong Kong adolescents; to evaluate the association between access of an online health information platform (GoSmart Channel) and health literacy level; and to examine the association between health literacy level and various unhealthy behaviours.
Design: This study recruited students from 10 local secondary schools in Hong Kong to assess the health literacy level among adolescents.
Aim: To investigate the risk factors associated with physical inactivity of young children in Hong Kong.
Methods: This follow-up study was part of a prospective cohort study named Studying Impact of Nutrition on Growth (SING) initiated in 2015. Subjects were recruited from randomly selected local nurseries and kindergartens in Hong Kong.