reviewArchives of Disease in ChildhoodOct 29, 2012HYBRID OA

Systematic review and meta-analyses of risk factors for childhood overweight identifiable during infancy

SWStephen WengSRSarah RedsellJAJ. A. SwiftMYMin YangCGCris Glazebrook

University of Nottingham · Institute of Mental Health · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objective

To determine risk factors for childhood overweight that can be identified during the first year of life to facilitate early identification and targeted intervention.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis. SEARCH STRATEGY: Electronic database search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed and CAB Abstracts. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Prospective observational studies following up children from birth for at least 2 years.

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593
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100%
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5

Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Overweight
  • Medicine
  • Breastfeeding
  • Birth weight
  • Pediatrics
  • Childhood obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Early childhood
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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