reviewAdolescent Health Medicine and TherapeuticsNov 1, 2016GOLD OA

Psychological consequences of childhood obesity: psychiatric comorbidity and prevention

JRJean RankinLMLynsay MatthewsSCStephen CobleyAHAh-Reum HanRSRoss Sanders

University of the West of Scotland · University of Glasgow · +3 more institutions

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Abstract

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century with far-reaching and enduring adverse consequences for health outcomes. Over 42 million children

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  • Psychosocial
  • Childhood obesity
  • Psychiatry
  • Overweight
  • Comorbidity
  • Obesity
  • Clinical psychology
  • Medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • No poverty
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