Prevalence of Severe Obesity among Primary School Children in 21 European Countries

Conclusions: Severe obesity is a serious public health issue which affects a large number of children in Europe. Because of the impact on educational, health, social care, and economic systems, obesity needs to be addressed via a range of approaches from early prevention of overweight and obesity to treatment of those who need it.Obes Facts 2019;12:244 –258
Source: Obesity Facts - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Source Type: research