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The Challenge of Obesity in the WHO European Region and the Strategies for Response : EURO Nonserial Publication.

In a brief, clear and easily accessible way, this summary illustrates the dynamics of the obesity epidemic and its impact on public health throughout the WHO European Region, particularly in eastern countries. It describes how factors that increase the risk of obesity are shaped in different setting...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Branca, Francesco
Otros Autores: Nikogosian, Haik, Lobstein, Tim
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Geneva : World Health Organization, 2007.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:In a brief, clear and easily accessible way, this summary illustrates the dynamics of the obesity epidemic and its impact on public health throughout the WHO European Region, particularly in eastern countries. It describes how factors that increase the risk of obesity are shaped in different settings, such as the family, school, community and workplace. It makes both ethical and economic arguments for accelerating action against obesity, and analyses effective programmes and policies in different government sectors, such as education, health, agriculture and trade, urban planning and transport.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (76 pages)
ISBN:9789789289011
9789289014