Tracking the Prevalence of Obesity in Portuguese School-Aged Children: What Future to Expect?

• Main Authors: Nelson Valente (Author), Pedro Forte (Author), José E. Teixeira (Author), Pedro Afonso (Author), Sérgio Ferreira (Author), Daniel A. Marinho (Author), Pedro Duarte Mendes (Author), Ricardo Ferraz (Author), Luís Branquinho (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Childhood obesity presents a significant public health concern globally, with implications for cardiovascular health and metabolic syndrome. In Portugal, approximately 31.6% of children are affected, highlighting the urgency for intervention strategies. This study aimed to assess the pre...