Open AccessCommentary: Pediatric Obesity: Systems Science Strategies for Prevention
Author(s) -
Maureen M. Black,
Erin R. Hager
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of pediatric psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.054
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1465-735X
pISSN - 0146-8693
DOI - 10.1093/jpepsy/jst071
Subject(s) - psychology , obesity , medline , medicine , developmental psychology , political science , endocrinology , law
Pediatric obesity is a major public health problem that undermines the physical and mental health of children and increases their risk for adult obesity and other chronic illnesses. Although health care providers, including pediatric psychologists, have implemented prevention programs, effects have been minimal, with no solid evidence of sustainable programs.
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