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Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
Published on: February 2, 2017
Childhood obesity prevention: opportunities in healthcare
Catherine S Birken1, Jonathon Maguire2, Brian W McCrindle3
1Catherine S. Birken, MD, FRCPC, MSc, is a member of the Division of Paediatric Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children. She can be contacted at 1-416-813-6933 or by e-mail at catherine.birken@sickkids.ca.
Abstract:
Childhood obesity is a leading health problem in Canada and is associated with cardiometabolic disease, reduced quality of life and economic impacts. There is an emerging evidence base on obesity-prevention strategies in children that consider the determinants of obesity and that should be considered within the context of a child's family, school, neighbourhood, culture and society. This article reviews approaches to obesity prevention in children, with a focus on the healthcare setting, incorporating both primary and secondary preventions.
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