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[Understanding the China Blue Paper on Obesity Prevention and Control and policy implications and recommendations for obesity prevention and control in China].

Authors :
Wang YF
Sun MX
Xue H
Zhao WH
Yang XG
Zhu XY
Zhao L
Yang YX
Source :
Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine] [Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi] 2019 Sep 06; Vol. 53 (9), pp. 875-884.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

With the rapid economic development and dramatic changes in lifestyle, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in China has been increasing significantly and become a serious public health threat. This article introduced the main contents of "China Blue Paper on Obesity Prevention and Control", aiming to facilitate understanding and applications of the "China Blue Paper on Obesity Prevention and Control" by policymakers, researchers and practitioners in related fields. Built upon these, recommendations were made for obesity screening, diagnosis, treatment and management, prevention and control policies and strategies, and future research priorities in China.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
0253-9624
Volume :
53
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine]
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31474067
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.issn.0253-9624.2019.09.003