Quality of life in Brazilian obese adolescents: effects of a long-term multidisciplinary lifestyle therapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity has adverse physical, social, and economic consequences that can negatively affect quality of life (QOL). Thus the aim of this study was to verify the effects of a long-term multidisciplinary lifestyle intervention on QOL, bo...

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Main Authors: Tufik Sergio, Carnier June, Tock Lian, Caranti Danielle, de Piano Aline, Prado Wagner, Antunes Hanna, Lofrano-Prado Mara, de Mello Marco, Dâmaso Ana R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/7/1/61