Journal article
Trend in the prevalence of obesity and overweight among Iranian children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Childhood obesity is an important predisposing factor for most non-communicable diseases. The aim of this review was to provide evidence on the prevalence and trends of childhood obesity and overweight in Iran.
METHODS: Multiple international and Iranian scientific databases were searched for relevant literatures. Two independent reviewers identified relevant papers in several steps. Separate meta-analyses (using fixed- or …
Authors
Kelishadi R; Haghdoost A-A; Sadeghirad B; Khajehkazemi R
Journal
Nutrition, Vol. 30, No. 4, pp. 393–400
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.nut.2013.08.011
ISSN
0899-9007