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Obesity: diagnosis, prevention and treatment; evidence-based answers to common questions

Reilly, J.J.; Wilson, M.L.; Summerbell, C.D.; Wilson, D.C.

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Authors

J.J. Reilly

M.L. Wilson

D.C. Wilson



Abstract

Paediatric obesity is now common in the UK, as in other developed countries. A literature search was conducted and evidence based answers to five frequently answered questions sought. Recommendations for diagnosis are given. Although there is no conclusive evidence that the condition is preventable, a number of treatment approaches are promising.

Citation

Reilly, J., Wilson, M., Summerbell, C., & Wilson, D. (2002). Obesity: diagnosis, prevention and treatment; evidence-based answers to common questions. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 86(6), 392-394. https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.86.6.392

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Jun 1, 2002
Deposit Date Jun 10, 2009
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Archives of Disease in Childhood
Print ISSN 0003-9888
Electronic ISSN 1468-2044
Publisher BMJ Publishing Group
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 86
Issue 6
Pages 392-394
DOI https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.86.6.392
Keywords Obesity, Randomised controlled trial, Body mass index, Meta-analysis, Systematic review.