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ob0001rfc2.6 | (1) | UKCO2019

Population level risk factors associated with childhood obesity

Beynon Claire , Pashyan Nora , Fisher Elizabeth , Hargreaves Dougal , Bailey Linda , Raine Rosalind

Background/Objective: In Wales, approximately one in eight 4–5 year olds are obese. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the association between childhood obesity and modifiable population level risk factors, after accounting for deprivation.Methods: A review of the literature identified population level risk factors including: a healthy childcare setting; the local food environment; accessible open space, community safety and crime....