Prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity in adolescents

Prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity in adolescents

Background Overweight and obesity in adolescents is associated with persistent obesity and higher risk of morbidity and mortality in adulthood. Objective To determine the occurrence of overweight and obesity in adolescents and to identify the associated risk factors. Methods A cross sectional stud...

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Main Authors: Gary Adhianto, Soetjiningsih Soetjiningsih
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 2006-10-01
Series:Paediatrica Indonesiana
Subjects:
overweight
obesity
body mass index
BMI
risk factors
Online Access:https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1019

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