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Prevalence of early childhood obesity in Ireland: Differences over time, between sexes and across child growth criteria.

Samira Barbara JabakhanjiFiona BolandMark WardRegien Biesma
Published in: Pediatric obesity (2022)
To increase transparency and comparability, studies of childhood obesity need to consider differences in prevalence estimates across growth criteria. Effective prevention, intervention and policy-making are needed to control Ireland's high overweight and obesity prevalence.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • randomized controlled trial
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • public health
  • insulin resistance
  • physical activity
  • skeletal muscle
  • body mass index