Childhood obesity:time to wake up to the facts

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Abstract

An unhealthy diet, lack of exercise and socio-economic background all play a role in Irish childhood obesity levels. As a rule, obese children become obese adults, a cause for concern when future health implications are considered for the individual and the burden of this on the Irish health service which is estimated to be 0.4 billion a year.
Original languageEnglish (Ireland)
JournalWorld of Irish Nursing
Volume20
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sep 2012

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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  • Mooney, B

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