Alarming prevalences of overweight and obesity for children of Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch origin in the Netherlands according to international standards

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Fredriks, A.M.

Buuren, S. van

Hira Sing, R.A.

Wit, J.M.

Verloove-Vanhorick, S.P.
Aim: Prevalences of overweight in The Netherlands, defined by international cut-off points, are presented in 14 500 children of Dutch origin, 2904 of Turkish and 2855 of Moroccan origin, aged 0-21 y. Results: The mean prevalence for Turkish boys and girls was 23.4% and 30.2%, for Moroccans 15.8% and 24.5%, for Dutch youths in large cities 12.6% and 16.5%, and for other Dutch participants 8.7% and 11.3%, respectively. Conclusion: The development of adequate prevention strategies is urgently needed. © 2005 Taylor & Francis Group Ltd.
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Body mass indexEthnicityMoroccanOverweightNetherlandsTurkishBody massInfantInternational standard unitMajor clinical studyAdolescentAdultChildChild, PreschoolEthnic GroupsFemaleHumansMaleMoroccoNetherlandsObesityPrevalenceTurkey
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238413
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https://resolver.tno.nl/uuid:7ff84887-c9a2-493c-a52f-3cc6987c9f99
ISSN
08035253
Source
Acta Paediatrica, International Journal of Paediatrics, 94(4), pp. 496-498.
Pages
496-498
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