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TL;DR
The study used three waves of data from a national longitudinal survey of Chinese junior high school students to examine how weekly pocket money affects weight status.
Medicine · 5 authors, 4 centres
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The study used three waves of data from a national longitudinal survey of Chinese junior high school students to examine how weekly pocket money affects weight status.
The study used three waves of data from a national longitudinal survey of Chinese junior high school students to examine how weekly pocket money affects weight status. Researchers used Generalized Estimation Equation models to analyze the relationship between pocket money and the likelihood of overweight/obesity, considering the food environment around schools. After adjusting for confounding factors, the analysis showed that girls receiving 20 to 49 yuan or ≥ 50 yuan per week had significantly higher odds of being overweight or obese compared to those receiving 0 to 9 yuan. This association was only significant in schools where food was easily accessible; no significant link was found in inconvenient food environments. The findings suggest the need for public health interventions targeting food access around schools and parental awareness.