Dataset Information

Prevalence and Trends of Overweight and Obesity in European Children From 1999 to 2016: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Studies of trends in excess weight among European children throughout the last few decades have rendered mixed results. Additionally, some studies were outdated, were based on self-reported weight and height, or included only a few European countries.

Objective

To assess prevalence trends in measured overweight and obesity among children across Europe from 1999 to 2016 using a systematic methodology.

Data sources

MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched from their inception until May 2018. Moreover, searches were conducted on health institutions' websites to identify studies not published in scientific journals.