School-based obesity prevention interventions in Latin America: A systematic review

CONCLUSIONS Evidence-based prevention experiences are important guides for future strategies implemented in the region. Alongside gender differences, an adequate duration, and the combined use of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, evidence-based prevention should be considered to provide a clearer and deeper understanding of the true effects of school-based interventions.
Source: Revista de Saude Publica - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research