Measurement challenges for childhood obesity research within and between Latin America and the United States.

ABSTRACT: Childhood obesity is a major public health challenge across Latin America and the United States. Addressing childhood obesity depends on valid, reliable, and culturally sensitive measurements. Such progress within and between countries of the Americas could be enhanced through better measurement across different age groups, different countries, and in sending and receiving communities. Additionally, better and more comparable measurements could accelerate cross-border collaboration and learning. Here, we present (1) frameworks that influenced our perspectives on childhood obesity and measurement needs across the Americas; (2) a summary of resources and guidance available concerning measurement and adaptation of measures for childhood obesity research; and (3) three major areas that present

SUBMITTER: Berrigan D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8365689 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature