The metabolic and environmental determinants of obesity in childhood : observational and interventional studies
The prevalence of obesity in childhood and adolescence is increasing and is often accompanied by poor physical and psychological health. Cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension and impaired glucose tolerance are prevalent in up to 30% of obese children whilst psychological impairments such...
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University of Birmingham
2010
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Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.523234 |