Prevalence and factors associated with overweight and obesity among adolescents in Nagarjun municipality: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Sandesh Bhusal (Author), Tara Ballav Adhikari (Author), Laxmi Gautam (Author), Milan Thapa (Author), Poonam Pokhrel (Author), Kiran Paudel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction Overweight and obesity are a growing global public health threat increasingly prevalent among adolescents in low-income and middle-income countries such as Nepal. These conditions are influenced by multifaceted social, behavioural, and habitual factors. Adolescents are particularly at r...