Socio-demographic and behavioral risk factors associated with the high prevalence of overweight and obesity in portuguese children

Objectives Childhood obesity is a public health concern in Portugal. Socio‐demographic and behavioral factors are highly associated with obesity but are not clearly understood. This article aims to update the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Portuguese children and to explore the influence and risks of socio‐demographic factors and behavioral factors. Methods A cross‐sectional study of Portuguese children aged 3–10 years from all 18...