Teesside Schools Health Study: Body mass index surveillance in special needs and mainstream school children

Whilst the prevalence of childhood obesity within the UK continues to rise, it is believed that children with learning or physical disabilities (resulting in the acquisition of a statement of special educational needs) may have a higher risk of becoming obese. This elevated risk may be due to possib...

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Published in:Public health (London) 2008-03, Vol.122 (3), p.251-254
Main Authors: Ells, Louisa J, Shield, Julian P.H, Lidstone, Jane S.M, Tregonning, Dianne, Whittaker, Vicki, Batterham, Alan, Wilkinson, John R, Summerbell, Carolyn D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Body Mass Index
Child
Child Welfare
Child, Preschool
Disabled Children
Female
Humans
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Mainstreaming (Education)
Male
Obesity - epidemiology
Pilot Projects
Population Surveillance
Prevalence
Schools
Students
Surveys and Questionnaires
United Kingdom - epidemiology
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Summary:Whilst the prevalence of childhood obesity within the UK continues to rise, it is believed that children with learning or physical disabilities (resulting in the acquisition of a statement of special educational needs) may have a higher risk of becoming obese. This elevated risk may be due to possible genetic or metabolic complications related to a particular disorder, or practical issues related to inappropriate eating and/or levels of physical activity.
ISSN:0033-3506
1476-5616
DOI:10.1016/j.puhe.2007.05.014