Worldwide trends in childhood overweight and obesity

This report examines the global trends in childhood overweight and obesity, highlighting the increasing prevalence in most countries and the need for effective intervention strategies.

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The research method involved a PubMed search for studies published between January 1980 and October 2005, supplemented by additional studies identified through citations and expert consultation. Data were extracted from reports on trends over time for school-age and pre-school populations in various countries. The study also estimated the global prevalence of overweight and obesity among school-age children for 2006 and projected levels for 2010.

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The research analyzes worldwide trends in childhood obesity, revealing a significant rise in most countries, with variations in trends across different regions. It emphasizes the urgency for global, regional, and national programs and policies to address this public health crisis. The study includes data from 25 countries for school-age populations and 42 countries for pre-school populations, estimating the global prevalence for 2006 and projecting for 2010. The findings suggest a growing global epidemic of childhood obesity, with higher increases in developed countries and urbanized populations. The paper calls for comprehensive strategies to combat the epidemic, considering the complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental factors.

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Categories: 2010 time horizon | 2010s time horizon | English publication language | Global geographic scope | adolescent obesity | child obesity | childhood obesity | developed countries | economic development | environmental factors | ethnicity | food | intervention strategies | nutrition transition | obesity | overweight | overweight prevalence | prevalence | public health | socioeconomic status | trends | urbanization