Socioeconomic Factors of Childhood Obesity and Family Intervention Models

Abstract

Childhood obesity is a global public health challenge, with a significant increase in obesity rates in developing countries such as China. This paper focuses on the socioeconomic factors influencing childhood obesity and family intervention models. Socioeconomic dimensions such as family income, parental education level, and living environment affect children's dietary and physical activity behaviors through multiple mechanisms, resulting in differences in obesity rates among different groups. Family intervention measures are key to coping with childhood obesity, covering nutrition education, promotion of physical activity, and behavioral change. Although these measures have certain effects on weight management in the short term, long-term maintenance and promotion face challenges such as resource limitations and low parental participation. This paper emphasizes that the prevention and control of childhood obesity require multisector cooperation, community participation, and making supportive policies to improve the overall environment. Future research should focus on personalized intervention, the application of digital health technologies, long-term effect evaluation, and exploration of early life stages and genetic factors to provide scientific evidence for prevention and control of childhood obesity.