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It’s like rocket science…only more complex: challenges and experiences related to managing pediatric obesity in Canada

Abstract

Pediatric obesity is an urgent and complex public health issue. Approximately one-third of Canadian children are overweight or obese, a proportion that highlights the need for effective and accessible services to improve short- and long-term health risks. In our experience, we have encountered a number of challenges common in pediatric obesity management across our clinical and research centers. For the purpose of this review, these challenges …

Authors

Avis JL; Bridger T; Buchholz A; Chanoine J-P; Hadjiyannakis S; Hamilton J; Jetha MM; Legault L; Morrison KM; Wareham A

Journal

Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 223–229

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

May 2014

DOI

10.1586/17446651.2014.897605

ISSN

1744-6651

Labels

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)