Prevalence of Youth Overweight, Obesity, and Severe Obesity

This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and severe obesity among US youths aged 0 to 19 years in 2024.

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JAMA Network Open
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2026-02-10
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.58710
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Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Prevalence of Youth Overweight, Obesity, and Severe Obesity

Shari L. Barkin, Russell L. Rothman, Keith A. Marsolo, Jason P. Block
JAMA Network Open
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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Prevalence of Youth Overweight, Obesity, and Severe Obesity

Shari L. Barkin, Russell L. Rothman, Keith A. Marsolo, Jason P. Block
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Abstract

This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and severe obesity among US youths aged 0 to 19 years in 2024.

JAMA Network OpenVol. 9(2)
Harvard University (US), Duke University (US), Clinical Research Institute (US), Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (US), Vanderbilt University Medical Center (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 63%
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
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