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- Title
Trends in the prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity in Australia between 1985 and 2008.
- Authors
Olds, T S; Tomkinson, G R; Ferrar, K E; Maher, C A
- Abstract
Popular media, health experts and researchers talk about a paediatric 'obesity epidemic' with exponentially increasing rates of obesity and overweight. However, some recent reports suggest that prevalence may have plateaued. This study examined trends in the prevalence of Australian childhood overweight and obesity since 1985. Specifically, it aimed to determine whether there have been (a) overall increases in average body mass index (BMI), (b) differential patterns of change within age groups and (c) increases in BMI within each weight-status category.
- Publication
International journal of obesity (2005), 2010, Vol 34, Issue 1, p57
- ISSN
1476-5497
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1038/ijo.2009.211