title: Child obesity 1: analysing its prevalence and causes.
abstract: This is a two-part unit on childhood obesity, which is a major public health concern. With rising levels of the condition it is increasingly obvious that early intervention is key to halting this trend. This first part outlines the prevalence and definition of obesity, and also explores its causes and possible interventions.
authors.affiliation: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Milligan
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D015984:Causality; D002648:Child; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D017281:Cost of Illness; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015995:Prevalence; D011634:Public Health; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology