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

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