Sex-related change in BMI of 15- to 16-year-old Norwegian girls in cross-sectional studies in 2002 and 2017

Sex-related change in BMI of 15- to 16-year-old Norwegian girls in cross-sectional studies in 2002 and 2017

Abstract Background The prevalence of overweight and obesity (OWOB) has stabilized in some countries, but a portion of children with high body mass index (BMI) may have become heavier. This study aimed to describe the distributions of BMI and the point prevalence of OWOB in Norwegian adolescents in...

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Main Authors: Asborg A. Bjertnaes, Jacob H. Grundt, Petur B. Juliusson, Trond J. Markestad, Tor A. Strand, Mads N. Holten-Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Adolescent
Body mass index
Body mass index distribution
Obesity
Overweight
Sex differences
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1790-2

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