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Wallinga, Charlotte; Coleman, Mick; Bales, Diane – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 2007
Dramatic improvements have been made in the lives of children over the last century. Even so, many health and safety challenges remain unresolved. For example, unintentional injuries claim the lives of more children each year than any other cause of death. In addition, a panel of pediatricians reported that the incidence of childhood obesity…
Descriptors: Health Education, Safety, Injuries, Young Children
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Neumark-Sztainer, Dianne – Prevention Researcher, 2007
Weight-related problems, including eating disorders, disordered eating, and obesity, are prevalent among adolescents. School and community-based educators and health care providers have an important role to play in the prevention of weight-related problems in youth. This article includes: 1) a brief overview of weight-related problems in…
Descriptors: Obesity, Prevention, Eating Disorders, Adolescents