The Key Role of Psychosocial Risk on Therapeutic Outcome in Obese Children and Adolescents. Results from a Longitudinal Multicenter Study

The Key Role of Psychosocial Risk on Therapeutic Outcome in Obese Children and Adolescents. Results from a Longitudinal Multicenter Study

Objective: Childhood obesity is high on the global public health agenda. Although risk factors are well known, the influence of social risk on the therapeutic outcome of lifestyle intervention is poorly examined. This study aims to investigate the influence of migration background, low education, an...

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Main Authors: Markus Röbl, Martin de Souza, Ralf Schiel, Ines Gellhaus, Karl Zwiauer, Reinhard W. Holl, Susanna Wiegand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-06-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Childhood obesity
Pediatric cohort
Psychosocial risk factors
Therapeutic outcome
Gender
Education
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/353468

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