Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with overweight in a representative sample of 11-15 year olds in France: Results from the WHO-Collaborative Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) cross-sectional study

Socio-demographic and lifestyle factors associated with overweight in a representative sample of 11-15 year olds in France: Results from the WHO-Collaborative Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of overweight in children and adolescents is high and overweight is associated with poor health outcomes over short- and long-term. Lifestyle factors can interact to influence overweight. Comprehensive studies linking...

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Main Authors: Godeau Emmanuelle, Dupuy Marie, Vignes Céline, Ahluwalia Namanjeet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
overweight
adolescence
socio-economic status
diet
physical activity and sedentary behavior
smoking
alcohol consumption
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/442

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