Child and adolescent obesity
Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 18 May 2023; doi:10.1038/s41572-023-00435-4
Worldwide, the prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents remains high or is increasing. This Primer by Lister and colleagues discusses the epidemiology, mechanisms, diagnosis, prevention and management of obesity in this age group. The authors also highlight patient quality of life and areas for further research.