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Diminishing benefits of urban living for children and adolescents growth and de...
Padez, Cristina P.; Machado-Rodrigues, Aristides M.; Mota-Pinto, Anabela; Muc, Magdalena; Nogueira, Helena; Rodrigues, Daniela; et al.Optimal growth and development in childhood and adolescence is crucial for lifelong health and well-being1–6. Here we used data from 2,325 population-based studies, with measurements of height and weight from 71 million participants, to report the height and body-mass index (BMI) of children and adolescents aged 5–19 years on the basis of rural and urban place of residence in 200 countries and territories from ...
Prevalence of Abdominal Obesity and Excess Weight among Portuguese Children and...
Rodrigues, Daniela; Padez, Cristina P.; Machado-Rodrigues, Aristides M.Introduction: Central adiposity in children has increased to a higher degree than general adiposity however it is not a routine measurement in clinical practice. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and abdominal fat distribution and observe the prevalence of abdominal obesity among non-obese 6-10-year-old children. Material and Methods: Weight, height, and waist circumference were measur...