Measuring a child’s neck circumference is more accurate than body mass index to determine whether a child is overweight or obese, a new study shows. Read the full story
Tags: BMI, body mass index, childhood obesity, Dr. Olubukola Nafiu, Mott's Children's Hospital, neck circumference, obese, overweight, University of Michigan
Neck Circumference an Accurate Measure of Obesity in Kids
Posted on 21 July 2010
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Obese Kids More Likely To Be Bullied
Posted on 05 May 2010
Obese children in grades 3 through 6 are more likely to be bullied than children of a normal weight, according to a new study. Read the full story
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Weight Loss Surgery Database Shows Positive Results
Posted on 16 September 2009
Weight loss surgery data gathered by the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative is providing doctors and insurance carriers with valuable information concerning the safety of different bariatric procedures — and the potential savings in health care costs.
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