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Overweight and obesity

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Overweight and obesity are significant public health concerns among adolescents, increasing the risk for chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. This measure assesses the prevalence of overweight and obesity using body mass index (BMI) calculations. Understanding the prevalence of these conditions can inform interventions aimed at promoting healthy weight management and preventing obesity-related health problems.

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Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (2023), Data browser (findings from the 2021/22 international HBSC survey): https://data-browser.hbsc.org.

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Mental health

Bullying & violence

Bullying

Substance use

Substance abuse

Physical activity

Physical activity

Eating behaviours

Eating behaviours

Obesity & body image

Obesity

Sexual health

Sexual health

Social media

Social Media

Social contexts

Family support
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