Screening for obesity in children and adolescents: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. NGC:007582

Publication Details

Author(s):

• AHRQ (US) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Country(ies) of application:

• United States

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Guideline Clearing Report

Primary Contact:

Jean R. Slutsky, P.A., M.S.P.H.
jslutsky@ahrq.gov

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Prevention
• Screening

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Feb 01, 2010

Due for Review:

-

Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Mental Disorders (F03)
  • Eating Disorders (F03.375)
• Signs and Symptoms (C23.888)
  • Body Weight (C23.888.144)
    • Obesity (C23.888.144.571)
• Preventive Health Services (N02.421.726)
• Pediatrics (G02.403.776.610)
• Public Health (N06.850)
  • Public Health Practice (N06.850.780)
    • Mass Screening (N06.850.780.500)

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