Prevalence of overweight in children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorders: a chart review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The condition of obesity has become a significant public health problem in the United States. In children and adolescents, the prevalence of overweight has tripled in the last 20 years, with approximately 16.0% of children ages 6–19,...

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Main Authors: Tybor David J, Perrin Ellen C, Bandini Linda G, Curtin Carol, Must Aviva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/5/48