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Review
. 2002 Jun;86(6):392-4.
doi: 10.1136/adc.86.6.392.

Obesity: diagnosis, prevention, and treatment; evidence based answers to common questions

J J Reilly  1 , M L Wilson, C D Summerbell, D C Wilson
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Review

Obesity: diagnosis, prevention, and treatment; evidence based answers to common questions

J J Reilly et al. Arch Dis Child. 2002 Jun.

Abstract

Paediatric obesity is now common in the UK, as in other developed countries. A literature search was conducted and evidence based answers to five frequently answered questions sought. Recommendations for diagnosis are given. Although there is no conclusive evidence that the condition is preventable, a number of treatment approaches are promising.

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