The problem of obesity among adolescents in Hong Kong: a comparison using various diagnostic criteria

The problem of obesity among adolescents in Hong Kong: a comparison using various diagnostic criteria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Obesity is now a global epidemic. In this study, we aimed to assess the rates of obesity using several major diagnostic criteria in Chinese school adolescents in Hong Kong.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>This is a cros...

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Main Authors: Ho Chung-Shun, Chan Michael HM, Tong Peter CY, So Wing-Yee, Kong Alice PS, Wong Gary WK, Ozaki Risa, Ko Gary TC, Lam Christopher WK, Chan Juliana CN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/8/10

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