Adolescents’ understanding of obesity: a qualitative study from rural South Africa
Background Levels of obesity are rising in South Africa, notably among adolescent females. Excessive energy-dense diets and physical inactivity are among the factors contributing to this increase. Given that these factors are largely behavioural, understanding young people’s views of obesity can con...
Main Authors: | Tshegofatso M. Seabi, Ryan G. Wagner, Shane A. Norris, Stephen M. Tollman, Rhian Twine, David B. Dunger, Kathleen Kahn |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | Global Health Action |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2021.1968598 |
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