Prevalence and characteristics of overweight and obesity in indigenous Australian children: A systematic review

Volume: 57, Issue: 7, Pages: 1365 - 1376
Published: Feb 21, 2017
Abstract
Evidence-based profiling of obesity and overweight in Indigenous Australian children has been poor. This study systematically reviewed evidence of the prevalence and patterns of obesity/overweight, with respect to gender, age, remoteness, and birth weight, in Indigenous Australian children, 0-18 years (PROSPERO CRD42014007626). Study quality and risk of bias were assessed. Twenty-five publications (21 studies) met inclusion criteria, with large...
Paper Details
Title
Prevalence and characteristics of overweight and obesity in indigenous Australian children: A systematic review
Published Date
Feb 21, 2017
Volume
57
Issue
7
Pages
1365 - 1376
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