Can school health check-ups serve as screening tool for growth anomalies and obesity in children?

Athanasia StoupaAlexandra GoischkeCamille GarcinCaroline ElieMagali ViaudAnne ThéryGeneviève RichardAthanasia Stoupa

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2016)

School health check-ups constitute a good screening tool for growth and obesity. However, further work is needed to determine the most effective modality. The reference values currently used in France are no longer suitable and new reference charts need to be established. The high prevalence of obesity in schoolchildren remains a public health challenge.

Keyphrases

public health
insulin resistance
mental health
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
weight gain
healthcare
physical activity
health information
adipose tissue
global health
health promotion
risk assessment
body mass index
climate change
high school