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Global prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents

JAMA Pediatrics

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: This study’s findings indicated 1 of 5 children or adolescents experienced excess weight and that rates of excess weight varied by regional income and Human Development Index. Excess weight among children and adolescents was associated with a mix of inherent, behavioral, environmental, and sociocultural influences that need the attention and committed intervention of primary care professionals, clinicians, health authorities, and the general public.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding authors, email Kewei Li, Ph.D. (vivian5225133@outlook.com) and Zhihui Li, Ph.D. (rockoliver@vip.sina.com).

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.1576)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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