<scp>WHO E</scp>uropean <scp>C</scp>hildhood <scp>O</scp>besity <scp>S</scp>urveillance <scp>I</scp>nitiative 2008: weight, height and body mass index in 6–9‐year‐old children

Abstract

Overweight among 6-9-year-old children is a serious public health concern and its variation across the European Region highly depends on the country. Comparable monitoring of child growth is possible across Europe and should be emphasized in national policies and implemented as part of action plans.