| Challenges and Findings in Measuring the Behavioral Determinants of Obesity in Children in Europe Contributor(s): Alexander, David (Author), Alexander, Denise (Editor), Rigby, Michael (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0387783008 ISBN-13: 9780387783000 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $66.45 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Family & Relationships | Parenting - General - Medical | Administration |
| Dewey: 618.923 |
| Physical Information: 400 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Family |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the priority topics in public health, in Europe and North America in particular, is that of increasing overweight and obesity. This title shows that the prevalence of both conditions is increasing, adversely affecting population health, daily living and life expectancy, and placing an increasing burden on health services. |