Obesity and Overweight Among Brazilian Early Adolescents: Variability Across Region, Socioeconomic Status, and Gender

Obesity and Overweight Among Brazilian Early Adolescents: Variability Across Region, Socioeconomic Status, and Gender

IntroductionAs with most emerging nations, Brazil lacks up-to-date data on the prevalence of obesity and overweight among its children. Of particular concern is the lack of data on children in early adolescence, considered by many to be the crucial stage for weight-related healthcare.ObjectiveTo ass...

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Main Authors: Chris Fradkin, Nadia C. Valentini, Glauber C. Nobre, João O. L. dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
Brazil
obesity
overweight
region
socioeconomic status
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2018.00081/full

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