Breaking the Cycle: A Case-Control Study on Social and Familial Influences in Childhood Obesity
This study highlights the need for targeted public health interventions addressing caregiver education, economic support for at-risk families, and family-wide lifestyle changes. A multi-sectoral approach integrating healthcare, education, and community programs is crucial for reducing childhood obesity and promoting long-term health equity.
Authors
- Joana Vanessa Silva
- Benedita Bianchi de Aguiar
- Miguel Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5518-6995)
- Tiago Santos Trindade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3000-649X)
- Henrique Duarte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0566-8793)
- Tales Rodrigo Tereno de Brito
Institutions
- Hospital de São João (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar do Porto (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Medica Academica
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5644/ama2006-124.489
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00