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

ConclusionsTo 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.

Source: Pediatric Obesity - June 27, 2022 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Samira Barbara Jabakhanji, Fiona Boland, Mark Ward, Regien Biesma Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research