Overview of the epidemiology and management of childhood obesity
Santo Domingo, L.; Scheimann, A.O.
Minerva Pediatrica 64(6): 607-613
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4946 PMID: 23108322 Document Number: 659074
Pediatric obesity is rapidly emerging as a serious chronic disease affecting an increasing number of children worldwide. In this report, we review current aspects of pediatric obesity and obesity related management as it relates to the primary care provider who is often the first line of prevention in pediatric obesity.