The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children under 5 years in Tehran, Iran, in 2012: A population-based study

The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children under 5 years in Tehran, Iran, in 2012: A population-based study

Background: Overweight and obesity in children are a serious problem. They are increasingly prevalent and associated with a wide range of health problems in adulthood. Monitoring their status is essential for effective planning in the health system. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevale...

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Main Authors: Hamid Salehiniya, Kamran Yazdani, Hamed Barekati, Mohsen Asadi Lari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Research in Cardiovascular Medicine
Subjects:
Prevalence; Obesity; Overweight; Children
Online Access:http://www.rcvmonline.com/article.asp?issn=2251-9572;year=2016;volume=5;issue=1;spage=4;epage=4;aulast=Salehiniya;type=0

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