Community readiness for adolescents’ overweight and obesity prevention is low in urban South Africa: a case study

Community readiness for adolescents’ overweight and obesity prevention is low in urban South Africa: a case study

Abstract Background South Africa is undergoing epidemiological and nutrition transitions with associated increases in the incidence of overweight, obesity and diet-related chronic diseases. With the emergence of the nutrition transition in South Africa, there is an urgent need for interventions to p...

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Main Authors: Rebecca Pradeilles, Emily K. Rousham, Shane A. Norris, Joanna M. Kesten, Paula L. Griffiths
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
South Africa
Adolescents
Overweight
Obesity
Church-based interventions
Community readiness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3451-9

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