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Editorial

Year: 2018

Type: editorial

Abstract: Childhood overweight and obesity are serious public health problems worldwide. Factors such as inadequate nutrition and decreased practice of exercise, are modifiable variables, therefore, overweight and obesity should be prevented from very early ages, to reduce the likelihood of suffering later in life of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. In addition, overweight and obesity, are linked to leading causes of deaths globally.

Source: Odovtos - International Journal of Dental Sciences

DOI: 10.15517/ijds.v21i2.37038

Author: Karol Ramirez DDS, MSc, PhD

Institution: Universidad de Costa Rica

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3048431173

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