Adolescents’ understanding of obesity: a qualitative study from rural South Africa

Background Levels of obesity are rising in South Africa, notably among adolescent females. Excessive energy-dense diets and physical inactivity are among the factors contributing to this increase. Given that these factors are largely behavioural, understanding young people’s views of obesity can con...

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Main Authors: Tshegofatso M. Seabi, Ryan G. Wagner, Shane A. Norris, Stephen M. Tollman, Rhian Twine, David B. Dunger, Kathleen Kahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2021.1968598