- One in three canadian children is overweight or obese.
- Between 1978 and 2004, the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity among those aged two to 17 years nearly doubled from 15 percent to 26 percent.
- Depending on the number of chronic obesity-linked diseases that are included in the estimate, the Public Health Agency of Canada estimates that the annual Canada-wide costs of obesity are between $4.6 billion and $7.1 billion.
- Immediate and long-term consequences of childhood obesity include: physical (e.g. metabolic, pulmonary, gastroenterological, musculoskeletal disorders/issues), emotional (e.g. low-self esteem, depression) and social issues (stigmatization, bullying, social marginalization, discrimination, risk behaviours).
Women and Children
Primary Prevention of Childhood Obesity
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