Abstract 'Westernization', which incorporates industrial, cultural and dietary trends, has
paralleled the rise of noncommunicable diseases across the globe. Today, the Western-style …

Background Underweight and obesity are associated with adverse health outcomes
throughout the life course. We estimated the individual and combined prevalence of …

Background There are little recent data in China regarding contemporary nutritional
inequities among children and adolescents, particularly in relation to urban–rural residence …

Background China's rapid economic growth has brought opportunities for improved health
and growth of children and adolescents. We sought to explore the long-term trends and …

Background The body mass index is a simple index based on weight and height that can be
used to screen children and adults for potential weight problems. The objective of this study …

The Lancet published a study related to World Obesity Day, held on March 4, 2024,
conducted by the NCD Risk Factor Collabora tion (NCD-RisC) 1 in collaboration with WHO …

Abstract The United Nations presented a global action plan of an integrated nature for
sustainable development, and the role of cities is seen as central in efforts to implement …

Background An accelerated epidemiological transition, spurred by economic development
and urbanization, has led to a rapid transformation of the disease spectrum. However, this …

Background Urban living is linked to better health outcomes due to a combination of
enhanced access to healthcare, transportation, and human development opportunities …

In recent decades, the prevalence of obesity in children has increased dramatically.
Children with excessive body weight are more likely to become adults with obesity and have …