Concept information
Preferred term
obesity in adolescents
Definition
- Obesity, a level of body fat that is harmful, is a common health condition in adolescence and a major public health problem. Obesity rates tripled for U.S. teens during the period from 1963 to 2004. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Obesity in Adolescents]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/obesity_in_adolescents
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