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Obesity and disability - children and young people

This paper examines the evidence linking obesity and disability in children and young people. It looks at a range of impairments or health conditions associated with disability

and

explores the main obesity-related chronic health conditions that can develop during childhood and adolescence.

It also highlights:

inequalities experienced by children and young people in relation to obesity and disability
implications for policy, practice and research
survey data on obesity and limiting long-term illness or disability

Published in March 2014 in the UK

Download: Obesity and disability - children and young people - http://www.noo.org.uk/gsf.php5?f=312592&fv=19821