Background. Obesity has become a significant public health issue worldwide, and it is a
major risk factor for many noncommunicable diseases. This systematic review aimed to …

Prevalence of childhood obesity has worldwide more than doubled since 1980. Underlying
factors are complex and are far from completely understood. Strategies to prevent childhood …

Importance Between 1980 and 2000, the prevalence of obesity increased significantly
among adult men and women in the United States; further significant increases were …

Background Underweight, overweight, and obesity in childhood and adolescence are
associated with adverse health consequences throughout the life-course. Our aim was to …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review summarizes our current understanding of factors
associated with childhood obesity, including latest prevalence rates, effectiveness of …

Background Over the past several decades, the overweight and obesity epidemic in the USA
has resulted in a significant health and economic burden. Understanding current trends and …

Importance Studies of trends in excess weight among European children throughout the last
few decades have rendered mixed results. Additionally, some studies were outdated, were …

Importance More than one-third of adults and 17% of youth in the United States are obese,
although the prevalence remained stable between 2003-2004 and 2009-2010. Objective To …

Despite isolated areas of improvement, no country to date has reversed its obesity epidemic.
Governments, together with a broad range of stakeholders, need to act urgently to decrease …

We have reviewed the distinctive features of excess weight, its causes, and related
prevention and management efforts, as well as data gaps and recommendations for future …