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Published on: February 2, 2017
Future Medical Doctors Are Not Learning About Overweight and Obesity in Children: Curriculum Analysis at Five
Emma Schwartzkoff1,2, Terri Pikora3, Hannah Garven4
1Mid North Coast Local Health District, Health Promotion, Port Macquarie Community Health, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 Australia.
Abstract:
This short communication evaluates the inclusion of content about overweight and obesity in children within the curricula of five Australian medical schools. Despite the rising prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and its significant health impacts, the analysis reveals substantial gaps in the coverage of obesity-related topics, particularly those focused on children. The findings highlight the need for a more consistent and structured approach to obesity education in medical training. Enhancing curricula to include comprehensive obesity education, especially related to childhood, is crucial for preparing future doctors to address this growing public health issue effectively and sensitively.
Supplementary Information:
The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-025-02527-0.
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