Overweight and obesity from childhood to adulthood: a follow-up of participants in the 1985 Australian Schools Health and Fitness Survey.

Volume: 186, Issue: 9, Pages: 458 - 460
Published: May 7, 2007
Abstract
Objective: To examine overweight and obesity in Australian children followed through to adulthood. Design and participants: A cohort study of 8498 children aged 7–15 years who participated in the 1985 Australian Schools Health and Fitness Survey; of these,2208 men and 2363 women completed a follow-up questionnaire at age 24–34 years in 2001–2005. Main outcome measures: Height and weight were measured in 1985, and self-reported at follow-up....
Paper Details
Title
Overweight and obesity from childhood to adulthood: a follow-up of participants in the 1985 Australian Schools Health and Fitness Survey.
Published Date
May 7, 2007
Volume
186
Issue
9
Pages
458 - 460
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