Obesity prevalence estimates in a Canadian regional population of preschool children using variant growth references

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity is a public health problem in Canada. Accurate measurement of a health problem is crucial in defining its burden. The objective of this study is to compare the prevalence estimates of overweight and obesity in presc...

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Main Authors: Twells Laurie K, Newhook Leigh A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/11/21