Associations Between Ecological Determinants and Weight Status Changes Among Children from Vulnerable Populations: Empirical Findings from a National Panel Survey in South Korea

It is crucial to develop strategies that ensure sufficient sleep time and to actively involve childcare centers in implementing place-based interventions and initiatives to prevent obesity among vulnerable children. Moreover, it is essential to continue efforts in identifying the significant determinants of childhood obesity among vulnerable populations by considering the major environments in which these children live and grow.