Psychological, behavioral and familial factors in obese Cuban children and adolescents.

CONCLUSIONS: Psychological, behavioral, and familial factors known to foster development and perpetuation of obesity were observed in the majority of cases. This is a first diagnostic stage that will aid in design and implementation of a psychological intervention program for obese and overweight children and their families. PMID: 24253347 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: MEDICC Review - Category: Global & Universal Tags: MEDICC Rev Source Type: research