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A systematic scoping review of adult obesity policy actions and weight-related services in a region of the United Kingdom using the behaviour change wheel [PDF]

BMC Public Health
Background Obesity is a global health challenge associated with increased risk of co-morbidity and mortality. Existing government policies have failed to adequately address obesity.
Aoibhin Kelly, Helen Croker, Roisin O’Neill, Jayne V. Woodside, Laura McGowan   +4 more
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Does citation matter? Research citation in policy documents as an indicator of research impact – an Australian obesity policy case-study [PDF]

Health Research Policy and Systems, 2018
Background Citation of research in policy documents has been suggested as an indicator of the potential longer-term impacts of research. We investigated the use of research citations in childhood obesity prevention policy documents from New South Wales ...
Robyn Newson, Lucie Rychetnik, Lesley King, Andrew Milat, Adrian Bauman   +4 more
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Is Obesity Policy in England Fit for Purpose? Analysis of Government Strategies and Policies, 1992–2020 [PDF]

Milbank Quarterly, 2021
Dolly R Z Theis, Martin White
exaly   +2 more sources

A scoping review of obesity policies and reimbursement landscape: global insights and lessons for Thailand [PDF]

Implementation Science Communications
Background Obesity is one of the world’s leading health burdens. The prevalence of overweight and obesity continues to rise globally, creating significant healthcare and socioeconomic challenges. Effective strategies are essential to address this crisis.
Petch Rawdaree, Nisita Jirawutkornkul, Parnnaphat Luksameesate, Dilok Piyayotai   +3 more
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Gender-Based Determinants of Obesity among Thai Adolescent Boys and Girls

Adolescents, 2023
Understanding the determinants that influence obesity among children and adolescents is critical to the prevention of obesity and obesity-related diseases later in life.
Lisa R. Pawloski, Teeranut Harnirattisai, Sararud Vuthiarpa, Kevin M. Curtin, Jenny T. Nguyen   +4 more
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Modeling the impact of calorie‐reduction interventions on population prevalence and inequalities in childhood obesity in the Southampton Women's Survey

Obesity Science & Practice, 2021
Background In the United Kingdom, rates of childhood obesity are high and inequalities in obesity have widened in recent years. Children with obesity face heightened risks of living with obesity as adults and suffering from associated morbidities ...
Simon J. Russell, Steven Hope, Helen Croker, Sarah Crozier, Jessica Packer, Hazel Inskip, Russell M. Viner   +6 more
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A Critical Analysis of Representations of Inequalities in Childhood Obesity in Australian Health Policy Documents [PDF]

International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2022
Background  In Australia, childhood obesity follows a socioeconomic gradient whereby children with lower socioeconomic position are disproportionately burdened.
Alexandra Chung, Christina Zorbas, Anna Peeters, Kathryn Backholer, Jennifer Browne   +4 more
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Costs, equity and acceptability of three policies to prevent obesity: A narrative review to support policy development

Obesity Science & Practice, 2020
Summary Obesity prevention policies are a priority for many governments and intergovernmental agencies. Policy makers not only use systematic reviews of effectiveness but also consider contextual issues including cost and cost‐effectiveness, equity ...
Tim Lobstein, Margot Neveux, Jane Landon
doaj   +1 more source

Race, Ethnicity, and Other Factors Predicting U.S. Parents' Support for Policies to Reduce Food and Beverage Marketing to Children and Adolescents

Health Equity, 2018
Purpose: Examine parents' support for policies to reduce unhealthy food and beverage marketing to children and adolescents and identify racial, ethnic, and other sociodemographic characteristics that predict support.
Frances Fleming-Milici, Jennifer L. Harris, Sai Liu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The tide of dietary risks for noncommunicable diseases in Pacific Islands: an analysis of population NCD surveys

BMC Public Health, 2022
Objective To describe changes over time in dietary risk factor prevalence and non-communicable disease in Pacific Island Countries (PICTs). Methods Secondary analysis of data from 21,433 adults aged 25–69, who participated in nationally representative ...
Erica Reeve, Prabhat Lamichhane, Briar McKenzie, Gade Waqa, Jacqui Webster, Wendy Snowdon, Colin Bell   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source