To analyze the prevalence of overweight and obesity and cardiac risk among schoolchildren in the
municipal network, differentiating groups from rural and urban schools. Methods: The present study is
characterized as descriptive, of a quantitative character, having a cross section. The current study used a random
sample by listing the sample in a population of 3,547 students, the sample selected was 11.76% (482 students), of
students aged between 7 and 12 years. The hypothesis raised is that there is no significant difference between
schoolchildren in rural and urban areas. For the sample selection, Kazmier's statistical calculation was applied,
respecting a margin of error of 0.05%. Results: Of the 482 students, 230 were males and 252 females. The
prevalence of normal, overweight and obesity was 69%, 19% and 11%, respectively, in males, and 77%, 10% and
13%, respectively. urban area giving a total of 111 students divided into 52 males and 59 females. Conclusion: In
the current study there was no significant difference in the variables that indicate a tendency to overweight and
obesity. In the variable that indicates cardiac risk there was a difference in the male and female groups, with an
emphasis on increase in school children in the rural area
