Trends in Israel

Joav Merrick; Efrat Merrick-Kenig; Mohammed Morad

doi:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199572915.003.0016

Trends in Israel

Joav Merrick, Efrat Merrick-Kenig, Mohammed Morad

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Abstract

This chapter looks at childhood overweight and obesity trends in Israel. Obesity in childhood and adolescence has increased significantly over the past 30-40 years and this increase has also been observed in Israel, where the prevalence of overweight and obesity tripled since 1967, with a steady increase since 1987 (the birth cohort born after 1970). Low SES (socioeconomic status), and low education increased the risk of obesity. Due to this increased prevalence of obesity in adolescence over the past 30-40 years there is an urgent need to focus on prevention programs, change of diet, and the promotion of a more active lifestyle with more physical activity.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Childhood Obesity Prevention
Subtitle of host publication	International Research, Controversies and Interventions
Publisher	Oxford University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9780191595110
ISBN (Print)	9780199572915
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199572915.003.0016
State	Published - 1 Jan 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescents
Children
Epidemiology
Income
Israel
Isreal
Middle east
SES
Social class
Socioeconomic status

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Medicine

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Trends in Israel

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