School sociodemographic characteristics and obesity in schoolchildren: does the obesity definition matter?

• Main Authors: Silvia Bel-Serrat (Author), Mirjam M. Heinen (Author), John Mehegan (Author), Sarah O'Brien (Author), Nazih Eldin (Author), Celine M. Murrin (Author), Cecily C. Kelleher (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Existing evidence on the role of sociodemographic variables as risk factors for overweight and obesity in school-aged children is inconsistent. Furthermore, findings seem to be influenced by the obesity definition applied. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate if school soci...