Pediatric Overweight/Obesity: Prevention (2021)
Author and Year:
Olstad D, Ancilotto R, et al. 2017
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Article Title:
Can targeted policies reduce obesity and improve obesity-related behaviours in socioeconomically disadvantaged populations? A systematic review.
Authors:
Olstad D, Ancilotto R, Teychenne M, Minaker L, Taber D, Raine K, Nykiforuk C, Ball K
Journal:
Obesity Reviews
Year of publication:
2017
Volume:
18
Issue:
7
Page numbers:
791-807
Study Design:
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Moderate
Inclusion Criteria:
Studies had to evaluate the impact of a policy that explicitly targeted healthy, non-pregnant socioeconomically disadvantaged adults (>/=2 years) in a developed nation, or all individuals within a disadvantaged setting. For simplicity, most policies are hereafter referred to as targeting disadvantaged individuals.
Exclusion Criteria:
Studies that evaluated the impact of universal policies (i.e. those directed at the entire population) were ineligible.
Research Purpose:
To synthesize evidence from controlled studies pertaining to the impact of targeted policies on anthropometric, dietary and physical activity outcomes amongst socioeconomically disadvantaged children and adults.
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Please specify names of funders:
This review received support from the Canadian federal government through the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer’s Coalitions Linking Action and Science for Prevention programme; Research Fellowship from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research; Canadian Cancer Society; Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Public Health Agency of Canada/Alberta Innovates Health Solutions Applied Public Health Chair.