The epidemiological burden of obesity in childhood: a worldwide epidemic requiring urgent action

作者：Mariachiara Di Cesare, Maroje Sorić, Pascal Bovet, J. Jaime Miranda, Zulfiqar A Bhutta, Gretchen A Stevens, Avula Laxmaiah, André Pascal Kengne, James Bentham · 发表于：BMC Medicine · 年份：2019 · DOI：10.1186/s12916-019-1449-8 · 研究领域：Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet、Child Nutrition and Water Access、Birth, Development, and Health

It is recognised that the key drivers of this epidemic form an obesogenic environment, which includes changing food systems and reduced physical activity. Although cost-effective interventions such as WHO 'best buys' have been identified, political will and implementation have so far been limited. There is therefore a need to implement effective programmes and policies in multiple sectors to address overnutrition, undernutrition, mobility and physical activity. To be successful, the obesity epidemic must be a political priority, with these issues addressed both locally and globally. Work by governments, civil society, private corporations and other key stakeholders must be coordinated.