Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Childhood and adolescent obesity are alarming nearly everywhere in Europe. However, a closer look reveals telling differences in regional, local and socio-economic patterns. In a new report, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) scientists illustrate the power of data and how exploring these differences can lead to targeted approaches and better results in fighting this modern epidemic. The current rates of overweight and obesity among children and adolescents in Europe are alarming, reaching well over 30 percent in certain EU Member States. (more)