Factors associated with childhood overweight and obesity in Uganda: a national survey

• Main Authors: Quraish Sserwanja (Author), Linet M. Mutisya (Author), Emmanuel Olal (Author), Milton W. Musaba (Author), David Mukunya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Childhood obesity is an emerging public health problem globally. Although previously a problem of high-income countries, overweight and obesity is on the rise in low- and middle-income countries. This paper explores the factors associated with childhood obesity and overweight in...