Overweight and obesity epidemic in Ghana—a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background In many low and middle income countries (LMICs), the distribution of adulthood
nutritional imbalance is shifting from a predominance of undernutrition to overnutrition. This …
nutritional imbalance is shifting from a predominance of undernutrition to overnutrition. This …
Influences on eating: a qualitative study of adolescents in a periurban area in Lima, Peru
JC Banna, OV Buchthal, T Delormier… - BMC public health, 2015 - Springer
Background Peruvian adolescents are at high nutritional risk, facing issues such as
overweight and obesity, anemia, and pregnancy during a period of development. Research …
overweight and obesity, anemia, and pregnancy during a period of development. Research …
School-based interventions to reduce obesity risk in children in high-and middle-income countries
School-based interventions are relatively new and were first introduced in the United States
in the 1990s. Early programs were mainly education based with many of the findings now …
in the 1990s. Early programs were mainly education based with many of the findings now …
Determinants of overweight with concurrent stunting among Ghanaian children
Background Malnutrition (undernutrition and overnutrition) is a major public health problem
in Ghana–affecting growth and development of individuals and the nation. Stunting and …
in Ghana–affecting growth and development of individuals and the nation. Stunting and …
Impact of dietary trajectories on obesity and dental caries in preschool children: findings from the healthy smiles healthy kids study
This study examines the impact of longitudinal dietary trajectories on obesity and early
childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children in Australia. Mother–infant dyads from the …
childhood caries (ECC) in preschool children in Australia. Mother–infant dyads from the …
Prevalence of and contributing factors for overweight and obesity among Montenegrin schoolchildren
Abstract Background: Newly emerging Western style economic systems provide new
opportunities to study the prevalence and predictors of childhood obesity. We also provide …
opportunities to study the prevalence and predictors of childhood obesity. We also provide …
Interventions based on environmental determinants for nutritional and physical activity behaviours in Colombia: a scoping review
ED Hernandez, CA Guzman, P Seron - BMJ open, 2022 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective To identify, systematically, the interventions based on environmental determinants
to improve the nutritional and physical activity (PA) habits available in Colombia. Design A …
to improve the nutritional and physical activity (PA) habits available in Colombia. Design A …
High prevalence of house dust mite sensitization in children with severe asthma living at high altitude in a tropical country
E Duenas‐Meza, CA Torres‐Duque… - Pediatric …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background Some studies, mainly in Europe, have shown a low level of sensitization to
house dust mite (HDM) allergens at high altitude (HA). Differently, some others in tropical …
house dust mite (HDM) allergens at high altitude (HA). Differently, some others in tropical …
Extent and nutritional quality of foods and beverages to which children are exposed in Colombian TV food advertising
Objective: To examine children's exposure to food and beverage advertising across a year
of Colombian television based on whether products exceed Pan-American Health …
of Colombian television based on whether products exceed Pan-American Health …
Health interventions used by major resource companies operating in Colombia
A Calderon, JD Harris, PA Kirsch - Resources Policy, 2016 - Elsevier
Resource extractive companies are providing an increasing amount of information about
their corporate social responsibility (CSR) interventions, which often include diverse health …
their corporate social responsibility (CSR) interventions, which often include diverse health …