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Domestic and overseas research developments of obesity in children and adolescents

  • ZOU Zhen ,
  • ZHANG Jing ,
  • ZHENG Zhi-jie
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  • School of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200025, China

Online published: 2015-04-29

Supported by

National Natural Science Foundation of China, 71303156

Abstract

In recent years, the prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents is rising all over the world. Obesity in children and adolescents has become a worldwide public health problem which needs to be resolved immediately. This paper reviews the current situation and research developments of obesity in children and adolescents; reveals current research problems in China; and recommends conducting evidence-based health management researches based on community practices and multidisciplinary participation.

Cite this article

ZOU Zhen , ZHANG Jing , ZHENG Zhi-jie . Domestic and overseas research developments of obesity in children and adolescents[J]. Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science), 2015 , 35(4) : 601 . DOI: 11.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2015.04.027

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