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The Association between Paediatric Obesity, Anthropometric Parameters and Physiological Traits among Rural Schoolchildren in Alice Location, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Abstract

Overweight, obesity and pre-hypertension are predominant amongst rural SA schoolchildren living in Alice location. Routine check-up and control of excessive weight gain in schoolchildren is crucial for early prevention of potential cardiovascular diseases in the future.

Research topics

  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Children's Physical and Motor Development

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DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v53i11.16955

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