Is the prevalence of overweight reducing at age 5-6 years? Ten years data collection in ASL Milano 2

• Main Authors: Brambilla Paolo (Author), Vezzoni Maria (Author), Lucchini Roberto (Author), Acerbi Luigi (Author), Brambilla Alessandra (Author), Brandolini Giancarlo (Author), Rogari Patrizia (Author), Cassavia Galdino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Prevalence of overweight and obesity has been reported as high even in preschool age children. However, recent international reports suggest that prevalence is now plateauing in pediatric age. Up to now no data are available on preva...