A cluster randomised school-based lifestyle intervention programme for the prevention of childhood obesity and related early cardiovascular disease (JuvenTUM 3)

A cluster randomised school-based lifestyle intervention programme for the prevention of childhood obesity and related early cardiovascular disease (JuvenTUM 3)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity is not only associated with adult obesity but also with increased risk of adult onset of type 2 diabetes and subsequent coronary heart disease. The potential effects of school-based health intervention programmes on...

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Main Authors: Haller Bernhard, Lammel Christoph, Hanssen Henner, Siegrist Monika, Halle Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
childhood obesity
school-based intervention
cardiovascular risk
arterial stiffness
retinal microcirculation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/258

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