The epidemiological burden of obesity in childhood: a worldwide epidemic requiring urgent action
Abstract Background In recent decades, the prevalence of obesity in children has increased dramatically. This worldwide epidemic has important consequences, including psychiatric, psychological and psychosocial disorders in childhood and increased risk of developing non-communicable diseases (NCDs)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-11-01
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Series: | BMC Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-019-1449-8 |