Why the study?
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Jamaica has been steadily increasing and is now a significant health issue.
Population
Adults and children/adolescents aged 10 to 19 years in Jamaica
Authors
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Rising prevalence signals need for prevention efforts in Jamaica; leaves open longitudinal assessment of related cardiovascular risks.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in Jamaica has steadily and significantly increased across both adult and pediatric populations from 2000 to 2016.
Chambers et al. (2023) studied this question.
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