Pediatric Overweight/Obesity: Prevention (2021)
Author and Year:
Specchia M, Barbara A, et al. 2018
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Highly-integrated programs for the prevention of obesity and overweight in children and adolescents: results from a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Authors:
Specchia M, Barbara A, Campanella P, Parente P, Mogini V, Ricciardi W, Damiani G
Journal:
Annali dell'Istituto Superiore di Sanita
Year of publication:
2018
Volume:
54
Issue:
4
Page numbers:
332-339
Study Design:
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Low
Inclusion Criteria:
Studies were considered eligible if they investigated highly-integrated prevention programs, subjects involved were under
18 years, programs were actually been active and at least one outcome was investigated using a statistical method.
Exclusion Criteria:
Guidelines, systematic reviews and studies about obesity and overweight diagnosis and treatment were excluded.
Research Purpose:
To determine if highly-integrated programs exist for the prevention of obesity and overweight in children and adolescents and if they are able to reduce the prevalence of obesity and overweight in these populations.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
Source(s) of Funding:
Please specify names of funders:
None