School sociodemographic characteristics and obesity in schoolchildren: does the obesity definition matter?

Abstract Background Existing evidence on the role of sociodemographic variables as risk factors for overweight and obesity in school-aged children is inconsistent. Furthermore, findings seem to be influenced by the obesity definition applied. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate if school soci...

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Main Authors: Silvia Bel-Serrat, Mirjam M. Heinen, John Mehegan, Sarah O’Brien, Nazih Eldin, Celine M. Murrin, Cecily C. Kelleher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5246-7