TY - BOOK ID - 147162408 TI - A Primary Health Care Approach to Obesity Prevention and Management in Children and Adolescents : Policy Brief. PY - 2023 SN - 9789240072671 PB - Geneva : World Health Organization, DB - UniCat KW - Obesity in children. KW - Obesity in adolescence. KW - Obesity in children KW - Obesity in adolescence UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:147162408 AB - This policy brief addresses the pressing public health challenge of obesity among children and adolescents, recognizing it as a complex chronic disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the role of primary health care in effectively responding to the obesity epidemic. The document outlines strategies for prevention and management through integrated health services, multisectoral policies, and community empowerment. It underscores the importance of addressing the social, food, and urban environments that contribute to obesity, while advocating for equitable access to healthcare services for affected populations. The brief aims to guide healthcare systems in improving health outcomes and achieving universal health coverage. ER -