Does obesity persist from childhood to adolescence? A 4-year prospective cohort study of chinese students in Hong Kong

• Main Authors: Joanna Yuet-ling Tung (Author), Frederick Ka-wing Ho (Author), Keith Tsz-suen Tung (Author), Rosa Sze-man Wong (Author), Wilfred Hing-sang Wong (Author), Bik-chu Chow (Author), Patrick Ip (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Little is known about the progression of obesity from childhood to adolescence. This study aimed to longitudinally examine the obesity status in a cohort of children across their childhood and adolescence, and to identify the factors associated with persistent obesity. Methods Th...